Durango School District 9R is accepting applications for a full time, Building Tech Groundskeeper for Durango School District 9-R, 12 month, Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week. Includes life, health and dental insurance as well as paid sick leave, personal leave and annual leave benefits. Begins May 29, 2024.
Job Title: Building Tech/Groundskeeper Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule
Job Family: Facilities FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Department: Facilities Prepared Date: August 9, 2023; rev. 5/1/14
Typical Work Year: 12 months
SUMMARY: Performs a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks to maintain the appearance and operational efficiency of the building, including but not limited to preparing, establishing, maintaining, repairing, and/or installing landscape elements such as turf, trees/shrubs, hardscape, sprinkler/irrigation, drainage, fences, signage. Assist in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for students, staff, and the public.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department needs.

• Maintain and police the grounds and exterior: Preparing for All events; Perform housekeeping throughout grounds and buildings to ensure high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Perform preventative and minor building and grounds maintenance.
• Performs grounds work including fertilizing, mowing, aerating, seeding, sodding, top dressing, trimming and weed control. General Landscaping minor tree trimming, shrub work, mulching, planting, hardscaping.
• Assist with the winterization of all sprinkler and irrigation systems. Repairs sprinkler and irrigation systems. Repair and/or replace damaged sprinkler heads and lines. Program and monitor sprinkler systems during irrigation season.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and tracks, including striping, sweeping, and infield maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain athletic and Activity facilities used by Durango School District.
• Fence maintenance and repair.
• Snow removal; including plowing, sanding, and ice removal from pedestrian zones, and play areas, courtyards, parking areas.
• Perform snow removal duties during the day and in response to emergency call-in situations.
• Maintain equipment utilized to perform work.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age.
EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in grounds work and general maintenance preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver's license permitting operation of vehicles in Colorado required. Criminal Background Check required for hire.
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to perform math computations needed in trade.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of landscape installation and maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform general maintenance.
• Ability to respond to departmental emergencies and participate in snow removal and on-call status.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.

Materials And Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of trucks, trailers, power tools, hand tools, irrigation/sprinkler systems, and landscape equipment preferred.
• Responsible for appropriate and efficient use of repair parts and tools provided by the District.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with snow removal equipment

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.