CLASSIFIED_District Groundskeeper

Gretna Public Schools

District Groundskeeper Job Description

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

This posting is for a full time Grounds Crew member. Position is full-time (hourly) and may require some overtime. Competitive benefit package included. Full family health insurance coverage paid by district.

Job Title: District Groundskeeper

Department: Grounds

Education Level and Certification: High school degree or GED.  Custodial and maintenance experience preferred. Must maintain at all times during employment an unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license and a satisfactory driving record that meets requirements of Board policy.

Reports To: Director of Grounds and Director of Business and Operations

Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks:

1. Knowledge of all aspects of landscape maintenance and repair.
2. Ability to operate and perform minor upkeep on medium to large sized landscape and grounds equipment.
3. Operate and maintain lawn aerator, mowing equipment, lawn and mid-size tractor, push mower, string trimmer, pump up sprayer, snowblower, salt spreader, and a variety of other related equipment.
4. Knowledge of grounds care including routine maintenance, mowing, trimming, edging, tree and shrub pruning, planting, bed care, irrigation.
5. Knowledge of irrigation systems, repair and operation.
6. Ability to work with or without supervision, follow directions, and follow work assignments, schedules and procedures.
7. Available for snow removal at all hours of the day or night, weekdays, weekends and holidays.
8. Interact and communicate with staff, students, coworkers and the public in a professional, respectful, courteous and positive manner.
9. Must be flexible and willingly adjust quickly to the changing demands of a busy School District.
10. Drive vehicles to perform or travel to job sites, including vans, commercial trucks and trailers.
11. General knowledge of athletic field maintenance and upkeep. 
12. Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
13. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
14. Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
15. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
16. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Groundskeeper position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

At-Will Position. This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.