What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - Work Order Technician I position at Douglas County School District - Colorado?
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Job Posting Title:
Groundskeeper - Work Order Technician I
Job Description:
Responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions relating to landscaping, operation of equipment and installation, and the repair and replacement of equipment at various District sites. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school stakeholders.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Constant lifting ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds
- Frequent lifting over fifty (50) pounds
- Constant bending, standing, extensive walking, reaching, kneeling, stooping, climbing
- Occasional sitting, crawling
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Perform welding needed for installation, repairing and maintenance of signage, fencing and playground equipment repair and other tasks where required.
Ensure all playground work order repair requests are performed on time and documented to District safety practices, policies and procedures.
Lay out and stripe athletic fields in a timely manner, according to district specification.
Repair concrete and asphalt to ensure safety and prevent additional damage.
Mow, edge and trim all District sites to maintain uniform, orderly appearance of sites.
Maintain grounds areas and playgrounds in a clean, orderly and safe condition; identify and address safety issues and report hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested.
Perform various duties in the installation, repair and maintenaince of District irrigation systems.
Provide snow removal on call with varying work shifts on short notice, including nights and weekends or before/after regularly scheduled shift to ensure safety and normal operation of sites.
Operate and maintain plow equipment, sanders and District vehicles on District property.
Operate a variety of complex equipment used in the maintenance and construction of designated grounds such as backhoes, tractors, rototillers and large trucks.
Complete daily work orders as assigned; post hours, work performed and costs in the District work order system to assist with accurate reporting of maintenance costs.
Utilize equipment to prepare grounds areas for landscaping and construction including rough grading and finish grading, moving dirt, backfilling and loading trucks, tree and stump removal, overseeing, fertilizing, aerating and rototilling, irrigation trenching, digging holes for water main repairs, drilling holes and utilize tractor attachments as the job demands.
Certifications:
Valid Colorado Driver's License - Colorado Dept of Transportation
Education:
High School or Equivalent
Skills:
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
O&M East
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
FTE:
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
260 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$22.74 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate:
$29.73 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$22.74 USD - $36.71 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans:
This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
January 30, 2026
Salary : $22,740 - $36,871