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Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the the position of Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Hardscapes). This position performs work in the maintenance, care, and modification of District grounds and landscapes which include the operation of electrically-powered tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, trimming grounds and landscaping. This position also performs general problem solving maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and tools, and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.
Essential Functions
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)
Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; gas, electric and hand tools associated with grounds keeping; landscaping diseases and insect damage; associated landscape chemicals used in fertilizing and weed control; safety and first aid practices and procedures.
Skills to: read and understand instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, appropriately identify and eradicate landscape disease and insect damage; fertilizers and similar products used in grounds keeping; orient and operate grounds maintenance, tools, equipment, and machinery.
Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate work attire; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy; greet stakeholders; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies, procedures and other pertinent information; operate maintain and arrange for repair various landscape / maintenance equipment; identify landscape disease and insect damage; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; maintain records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; accurately research various information and prepare related reports.
Work Direction, Lead & Supervisory Responsibilities:
No assigned permanent staff to supervise. May train and provide work directions, as directed by supervisor, to appropriate staff and volunteers.
Physical Effort:
Requires the ability to lift and carry grounds keeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically-powered and/or gasoline-powered grounds keeping equipment and machines. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet. Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed primarily outdoors, year round. Employees in this job title are designed as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when the District is closed due to severe weather.
Working Conditions:
Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemical compounds for application on trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and grasses which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, application, use and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
Other
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Full Time
$43k-59k (estimate)
05/14/2024
07/13/2024