Temporary Summer Grounds Maintenance

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 7.01

Temporary Summer Grounds Maintenance

Purpose Statement

The position of the Temporary Summer Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building.

Job Title: Temporary Summer Grounds Maintenance

Hourly Wage: $16.00/hour

Time Frame: Summer Term

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• Ability to operate machinery including lawn mower, hedge trimmer, gas-powered, leaf blower, tractor.  
• Basic understanding of machinery.  
• Must be able to lift/push approximately 50 lbs. 
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with supervisor and other crew members.
• Tolerance for temperature variances and ability to work outdoors.   

Essential Functions

• Works under the direction of a supervisor to landscape and maintains school property
• Performs scheduled lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, repair and reseeding of damaged lawn areas
• Plants and maintains trees and shrubs
• Rakes and disposes of leaves and other yard waste
• Maintains driveway, playground area, and athletic fields
• Keeps grounds free of litter
• Maintains tools and equipment
• May remove debris from driveways, walkways, and parking lots
• Uses precaution and care incorporating safe work practices into daily work
• Follows directions and assignments of supervisor

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidates are subject to post-offer pre-employment physical. 

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions.  There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr                                                    Date: January 22, 2025

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Salary : $16