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Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor – Roads and Grounds
Position Purpose: To keep the District’s facilities, grounds, and athletic fields maintained and operational so that they present no problems or interruptions to the education program.
Qualifications:
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High school graduate or equivalent.
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Successful completion of a course of study in turf management, horticultural science, arborist studies, grounds maintenance, or equivalent experience and training..
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Three to five years experience and training in landscaping, grounds maintenance, mowing, fertilizing, soil testing, aerating, weed control, painting athletic field lines, heavy equipment operation, snow removal, machining, welding, concrete/asphalt, fencing, playground maintenance, and roof repair. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as determined to be appropriate and acceptable.
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Must have or obtain a valid Commercial Kansas driver’s license and possess a good driving record.
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Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, hazardous materials, and proper ways necessary to perform the assigned tasks.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Documented knowledge of standard practices in the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.
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Knowledge of standard practices, tools, and terminology in landscaping, grounds maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and other assigned skill areas.
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Ability to drive and operate medium to large trucks, mowers, standard skid-steer, and a variety of standard farm, lawn, and turf management equipment.
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Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment.
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Ability to read, understand, and apply technical information in equipment and facilities maintenance manuals, technical bulletins, blueprints, and associated groundskeeping literature; must be able to interpret the technical language within the assigned skill areas.
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Ability to design or modify components to meet job requirements in the assigned skill areas.
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Knowledge of colors.
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Ability to perform work independently according to prescribed standards and procedures with a minimum of supervision.
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
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Dependability and the ability to get along with others.
Physical/Emotional Requirements:
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The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.
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The incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
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Ability to work from a ladder.
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Speaking, reading, hearing, manual dexterity.
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Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, walking.
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Reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, driving.
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Ability to work in varied weather and temperature conditions.
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Ability to work from heights.
Performance Responsibilities:
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Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor – Roads and Grounds to receive each day’s assignments.
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Perform grounds maintenance activities as assigned or by following an established work schedule.
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Respond to work requests in a timely and courteous manner.
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Perform maintenance and repair tasks in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.
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Assist with a variety of work assignments including such things as painting athletic field lines, machining, welding, concrete/asphalt, fencing, playground maintenance, and roof repair.
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Periodically, perform manual digging and manual labor using hand tools.
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Trim and prune trees on District property.
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Prevent and repair soil erosion as necessary.
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Assist with development and carry out preventative maintenance program.
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Follow the District’s system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies as well as maintaining recordkeeping and inventories.
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Ensure that all assigned vehicles, machinery, equipment, tools, and supplies are accounted for, secured, and used correctly.
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Attend appropriate training sessions, meetings, and classes as part of professional development.
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Accomplish assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
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Operate and care for equipment used in daily work assignments.
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Maintain accurate and complete time sheets.
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Assist other maintenance areas with work requests as assigned.
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Occasionally operate medium and heavy equipment in course of day-to-day work assignments.
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Assist with snow removal as necessary including operating snow plows, tractors, etc.
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Demonstrate professional image through appearance, language, and work ethic.
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Require good attendance record for continuity of operations.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Term of Employment: Twelve (12) months
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.
Significant Associations: The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
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