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Great Plains Technology Center is Hiring a Groundskeeper/Flowerbed Maintenance Near Lawton, OK
JobID: 250
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Groundskeeper/Flowerbed Maintenance
Date Posted: 2/22/2024
Location: Great Plains Technology Center Lawton
Date Available: 04/03/2024
Closing Date: 03/14/2024
Groundskeeper/Flowerbed Maintenance FLSA Classification Non-Exempt Safety Designation Safety Sensitive Reports to Director of Purchasing and Maintenance Starting Salary $15.00 Contract Length 12 Month Deadline March 14, 2024 JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/objective To assist in all areas of grounds maintenance for providing a safe, neat, and clean environment on the campus. Essential functions
Maintain and grow the flower beds to ensure they meets expectations
Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking
Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants
Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers
Operate truck, tractors, forklifts, backhoe and other equipment necessary to perform duties related to grounds keeping
Service all equipment as necessary
Maintain clean grounds by clearing litter from the flower beds and grounds
Assist in other areas of building maintenance as assigned
Competencies
Plant Knowledge: Understanding the specific needs of various flowers including their preferred soil type, sunlight exposure, water requirements, and potential pests or diseases. Select appropriate plants for their garden and ensure they thrive.
Garden Design: Proficiency in planning and designing flower beds, considering factors such as color coordination, plant heights, bloom times, and overall aesthetic appeal. Create visually pleasing layouts that complement the landscape.
Maintenance Skills: Ability to perform essential garden maintenance tasks such as planting, watering, weeding, pruning, deadheading spent blooms, and fertilizing. Regular maintenance ensures the health and vitality of the flowers, promoting continuous growth and blooming.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Capacity to identify and address issues that arise in the garden, such as pest infestations, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stressors. Effective problem-solving to take timely action to prevent damage and promote plant health.
Supervisory responsibilities None Work environment The grounds maintenance worker typically works both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to inclement weather, noise and dust. A standard workweek as assigned by administration is required, but evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate activities or emergencies. Physical demands This position will require physically strenuous work. While performing the duties of this job, the grounds maintenance worker will be required to move/position objects up to 50 lbs. or more, perform extensive work which may include climbing to elevated surfaces and/or rooftops, driving maintenance vehicles and operation of other heavy equipment necessary to perform duties. Travel required Occasional travel within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required for work at other school sites, professional development, and participation in other Great Plains Technology Center activities. Required education and experience
High school diploma or equivalency
Preferred education and experience
Job-related experience within a specialized field having demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility
Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their designee. Non-Discrimination Statement Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources, 580-355-6371, hr@greatplains.edu.
Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teacher’s retirement. Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JobID: 250
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Groundskeeper/Flowerbed Maintenance
Date Posted: 2/22/2024
Location: Great Plains Technology Center Lawton
Date Available: 04/03/2024
Closing Date: 03/14/2024
Groundskeeper/Flowerbed Maintenance FLSA Classification Non-Exempt Safety Designation Safety Sensitive Reports to Director of Purchasing and Maintenance Starting Salary $15.00 Contract Length 12 Month Deadline March 14, 2024 JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/objective To assist in all areas of grounds maintenance for providing a safe, neat, and clean environment on the campus. Essential functions
Maintain and grow the flower beds to ensure they meets expectations
Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking
Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants
Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers
Operate truck, tractors, forklifts, backhoe and other equipment necessary to perform duties related to grounds keeping
Service all equipment as necessary
Maintain clean grounds by clearing litter from the flower beds and grounds
Assist in other areas of building maintenance as assigned
Competencies
Plant Knowledge: Understanding the specific needs of various flowers including their preferred soil type, sunlight exposure, water requirements, and potential pests or diseases. Select appropriate plants for their garden and ensure they thrive.
Garden Design: Proficiency in planning and designing flower beds, considering factors such as color coordination, plant heights, bloom times, and overall aesthetic appeal. Create visually pleasing layouts that complement the landscape.
Maintenance Skills: Ability to perform essential garden maintenance tasks such as planting, watering, weeding, pruning, deadheading spent blooms, and fertilizing. Regular maintenance ensures the health and vitality of the flowers, promoting continuous growth and blooming.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Capacity to identify and address issues that arise in the garden, such as pest infestations, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stressors. Effective problem-solving to take timely action to prevent damage and promote plant health.
Supervisory responsibilities None Work environment The grounds maintenance worker typically works both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to inclement weather, noise and dust. A standard workweek as assigned by administration is required, but evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate activities or emergencies. Physical demands This position will require physically strenuous work. While performing the duties of this job, the grounds maintenance worker will be required to move/position objects up to 50 lbs. or more, perform extensive work which may include climbing to elevated surfaces and/or rooftops, driving maintenance vehicles and operation of other heavy equipment necessary to perform duties. Travel required Occasional travel within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required for work at other school sites, professional development, and participation in other Great Plains Technology Center activities. Required education and experience
High school diploma or equivalency
Preferred education and experience
Job-related experience within a specialized field having demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility
Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their designee. Non-Discrimination Statement Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources, 580-355-6371, hr@greatplains.edu.
Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teacher’s retirement. Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer