Maintenance/Grounds Person

Job Summary: This position performs a wide range of maintenance, grounds, and building support duties to help ensure district facilities and grounds are safe, clean, functional, and well maintained. Responsibilities include building repairs, HVAC and mechanical troubleshooting, grounds maintenance, snow and ice control, equipment operation, and general custodial support as needed.

Responsibilities and tasks include:  

• Perform electrical, plumbing, mechanical and equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoot operational failures of electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, electrical and pneumatic controls.
• Understand and operate computerized systems of control relating to heating and air conditioning.
• Assist the District Carpenter with door and hardware maintenance, including the repair, adjustment, installation and replacement of doors, door hardware, locks, closers, hinges and related components.
• Assist with general building carpentry maintenance and repairs, including hanging and installing whiteboards, replacing countertops, repairing or replacing cabinets, shelving and other woodwork and fixtures.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs and improvements throughout district buildings, including the repair, replacement and installation of trim, doors, framing, wall surfaces and other building components.
• Perform minor tile repairs and replacement, including floor and wall tile, grout and related surface repairs.
• Maintain and be responsible for all yard work including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming lawns, pruning shrubs and trees, weeding, and removing paper and debris from school grounds and along fence lines.
• Prepare and care for outdoor play surfaces and minor improvements, including synthetic turf fields.
• Maintain outdoor facilities including landscaping, snow removal and de-icing of sidewalks.
• Perform preventive and repair maintenance of building equipment, custodial equipment and grounds equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks including, but not limited to, dust mopping and wet mopping classroom and hallway floors, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming carpet and walk-off matting, stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors, and washing windows, walls and lockers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: 

• Computer skills, including proper use of email communication
• Operating electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to boilers, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and other custodial and grounds equipment.
• Using computerized systems of control; diagnosing problems and programming systems relating to heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
• Working under pressure with a wide variety of demands.
• Conducting minor repairs on motors and equipment, including plugs, points, greasing and oil changes.
• Operating tractors, trucks, and related equipment such as loaders, grass seeders, snow plows, skid steers and similar equipment.
• Helping, serving, taking instructions and working with minimum supervision.
• Working cooperatively with the Principal, Athletic Director and Building Operations Supervisor.
• Providing excellent customer service and using sound problem-solving techniques.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License
• Minnesota Special Boiler License upon hire
• Must obtain First Class "C" Boiler License within two years of hire date
• Must obtain EPA Certified Pesticide Applicator License within one year of hire date

Preferred qualifications include: 

• Vocational training in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical systems and/or grounds and turf management is desirable.

Bargaining unit: Custodians

Salary: Class 7; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

FTE: 8 hours/day, Year-Round

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Summer opportunities and more 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer: 

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.