Seasonal Grounds 2026-2027 (Snow Removal)

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Job Title: Seasonal/Temporary Worker (Grounds)

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking to others so they will understand both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
• Ability to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
  
  

Desired

• Experience in grounds/lawn care, snow removal or related experience.
• Knowledge of fire and safety codes.
  
  

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds with work direction/input provided by Building Administrator.

Job Goal

This position is responsible for performing grounds work in assigned locations on a temporary, seasonal basis. Responsibilities may include basic lawn care (mowing, landscaping), snow removal (operating plow trucks, shoveling snow, applying salt to surfaces).

Physical Demands

• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Must be able to work with interruptions frequently during a work shift.
• Must be capable of walking/standing constantly.
• Must be capable occasionally of lifting up to 50 pounds to waist level.
• Must be capable of carrying 40 pounds up 13 steps as many as 50 times per month.
• Must be capable occasionally of carrying 25 pounds at waist level for a distance of 100 feet.
• Must be capable occasionally of climbing 8 steps of a portable ladder.
• Must be capable occasionally of operating a buffer/scrubber for up to 1 hour at a time.
• During winter months, must be capable of operating a single-stage snow thrower or shoveling snow for up to 1 hour at a time.
• Must be capable frequently of squatting for up to 2 minutes at a time.
• Must be capable occasionally of bending over for up to 3 minutes at a time.
• Must be capable occasionally of using hand tools requiring a grip force of up to 15 pounds.
• Must be capable occasionally of working in extreme temperatures, humid and dusty environments.
  
  

Note: The physical demands described above represent real life tasks an employee may need to perform as part of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the frequency may be low, the above stated physical demands may be required during the course of a daily work shift. Tasks that have physical demands that exceed the above stated limits should only be performed with sufficient manpower or material handling equipment.

Clothing

• Safety glasses, rubber toed shoes/boots, no open toed shoes or sandals, street clothes.
• Rubber gloves, boots, face shield, aprons, ear protection, and respirators provided based on job duties.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

• Seasonal/Temporary Employment not to exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
  
  

Disclaimer

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Associate Superintendent, Southeast Polk District Office, 407 8th St, Altoona, IA 50009, (515)-967-4294, joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.