Groundskeeper

Who We Are:
The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Groundskeeper for the 2025-2026 school year.  We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio.  The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff.  Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography.  We are Wildcats!

As a Groundskeeper you are required to have:

• Must have 6 months experience in a maintenance setting to include electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, light and heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license with a driving record with less than six (6) points within the last  two (2) years, and no DUIs
• Must be able to work inside and outside in all types of weather and temperatures.
• Must have some mechanical knowledge and use of commercial grade lawn and snow removal equipment.

As a Groundskeeper you will:

• Care and maintenance of school grounds including all landscaping, mowing, fertilizing, weeding, trimming, trees, irrigation equipment and athletic fields and stadiums, throughout the district.
• Inspection and repair of playground equipment, fences, outdoor signage, exterior lighting and athletic facilities such as, but not limited to, press boxes, locker rooms and stadium restrooms.  Notifies appropriate authority of major repair and maintenance problems.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces throughout the district.
• Prepares and follows a scheduled preventive maintenance procedure to ensure safe and efficient operation of all plumbing service and to ensure compliance with all code requirements.
• Perform plumbing repair and installation; operates and/or utilizes hand and power tools (e.g., wrenches, pipe threads, sewer machine, drill, torch, electric hammer, etc.) to unclog toilets, sinks, and sewer lines; installs water, steam, and gas lines according to specifications and plumbing codes; cuts, welds, and threads pipe; replaces valves, traps, thermostats, etc.; cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings; inspects pipes for leaks.
• Care and maintenance of all equipment, including but not limited to equipment used for mowing, trimming, snow removal and vehicles used for the transport of tools.
• Care and maintenance of exterior asphalt, concrete and hard surfaces throughout the district, including power washing and repair.
• Removal of snow and ice from district grounds and apply salt as needed
• Maintain records in paper and electronic format.
• Comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish waste and hazardous materials and for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, and ladders to maintain and repair district facilities (e.g., basic carpentry, painting, and mechanical tasks, etc.); assists with major repair installation, and remodeling projects; moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment. Operates acetylene torch (e.g., cutting, grinding, joining, etc.).
• Makes deliveries to various building sites within the district.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

What We Offer:
As a contracted employee, this position works 8 hours per day, 260 days per year. 
Monday - Friday 

Starting salary is $19.91 per hour
Salary and other details available online in the Springfield Education United Support Staff agreement (SEUSS)

All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits!