Meskwaki Settlement School

Job Description

Title: TEMP Utility/Grounds

Length of assignment: Apr 1, 2024 to Nov 1, 2024

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining building and site cleanliness standards to provide a healthy, safe, and attractive physical environment
• Be available to assist in other areas as needed
• Always follow established safety procedures
• Keep the grounds/fields free from rubbish and weeds.
• Maintain a sense of pride in the areas of responsibility which is presented to the public.
• Make such minor building repairs, as he/she is qualified for
• Move equipment and supplies as needed for the proper operation and maintenance of the school
• Perform such yard tasks as grass cutting, tree trimming, and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds/fields in a safe and attractive condition
• Substitute for vacationing utility workers if necessary
• Understand that an occasional need will arise to work a split shift or a weekend activity

Requirements:

• Ability to complete assigned tasks/schedules successfully and promptly
• Ability to see what needs to be done and do it
• Ability to work from/off a ladder/scaffold
• Attend training as needed to maintain or receive certain maintenance licenses
• Be able to lift 50 pounds in the daily performance of the position and an occasional 50-70 pounds
• Compatibility
• Experience in maintenance/custodian field or willingness to learn
• Good attendance work record
• Good health
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment operation
• Positive attitude
• Possess a valid State of Iowa driver's license
• Reliable
• Self-starter, ability to work alone.
• Must pass a background check in accordance with P.L. 101-630, P.L. 101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Supervision: Supervised by the Facilities Manager

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday. Hours typically from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Subject to change depending on the season and duties assigned.

Subject to working weekends to cover scheduled events within the Settlement School as assigned.

Salary: Starting at $16/hour

Add $1.50 an hour for one certification; add $2.00 an hour for two certifications

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.