What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Operations Worker position at Penta Career Center?
STARTING DATE: Open until filled
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Operations
WORK YEAR: As needed, not to exceed 28 hours per week
SALARY RANGE: Appropriate step on Classified Salary Schedule - Commensurate with experience
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in outdoor conditions, operating vehicles and performing physical activities.
- Experience operating vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, or other relevant tools
- Demonstrated past record of punctuality, responsibility and attention to detail
- Proof of compliance with any health requirements or mandates related to the position
- Documented evidence of a clear criminal record
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
- Maintain a valid driver’s license; meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the District’s insurance carrier
BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Possess a team-oriented approach towards the organization, its mission and goals
- Exemplify high ethical standards
- Ability to react productively to interruptions and changing conditions
- Demonstrate professionalism and maintain a positive work attitude
- Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Demonstrate responsibility for meeting work schedules and work requests
- Participate in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed
- Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance productivity
- Avert problem situations and intervene to resolve conflicts
- Assist with operational duties as needed
- Perform grounds maintenance such as, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, seeding, tree trimming, weeding and snow removal
- Ability to individually lift, carry and/or move objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds
- Safely climb and work from a ladder, scaffold, platform, or other equipment that requires balancing skills
- Perform activities that may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or working overhead
- Take initiative to perform prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision
- Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal and writing skills
- Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and Goals
- Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Supervisor of Operations, or their designee(s)
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
APPLY TO: https://pentacareercenter.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.
August 2025