Groundsperson Weston Public Schools - 4.3 Weston, MA Job Details Full-time $26.58 - $30.00 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Union benefits Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Hoisting License Employee relationship building Ladder use Driver's License Driving Mechanical excavators Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs routine manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair or beautification of Town & School grounds or roads, such as cutting grass, weeds or brush; cleaning culverts, gutters, catch-basins, drains or ditches; loading and unloading vehicles; moving and setting up furniture; spreading sand, gravel, loam or asphalt; digging ditches or post-holes; setting or pulling posts; repairing guardrails or fences; patching concrete or asphalt surfaces; maintaining, erecting or repairing signs; cleaning or marking roadways for parking lots; erecting or dismantling snow fences; painting fences, posts, guardrails or building exteriors. Plants, seeds, transplants, removes, prunes, trims, waters, sprays or fertilizes trees, shrubbery, grass, plants or flowers; participates in the propagation, growth and care of flowers, plant and shrubs; assists in planning and executing horticultural designs for grounds beautification. Sweeps sidewalks, rakes and collects leaves, collects and hauls debris or rubbish, plows and removes snow, shovels snow, sands roadways or walkways; performs other manual tasks involved with snow removal, control and disposal. Prepare and mark athletic fields and/or traffic markings paved surfaces according to required standards and specifications. Cleans, washes, refuels, oils or greases trucks or automobiles; performs other manual labor tasks in connection with the maintenance and operation of a garage or equipment depot. Performs manual labor in a stockroom, storeroom or warehouse, such as loading or unloading freight, materials or equipment; receiving, unpacking and storing goods, materials and equipment; checking item specifications against orders; assisting in taking inventories; restocking depleted stores; keeping records of goods received and issued; filling requisition orders; delivering goods to departments; weighing and packaging bulk materials; and cleaning and organizing the storeroom area. Responds to emergencies outside of normal shift, and/or after hours as required. Locks or unlocks premises; reports hazardous and unusual situations to the appropriate authority. Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to groundskeeping equipment. Keeps simple records, such as vehicle maintenance logs or inventory counts. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to deal tactfully with others Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time Ability to lift and carry heavy objects Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds Physical stamina and endurance Manual dexterity Mechanical aptitude Possession of a current, valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle Must possess a reliable means of transportation Must be available by phone Demonstrated ability to handle a number of demands at one time Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, other school system employees, the public, and other town departments Two plus years' experience in grounds work, landscaping, athletic field maintenance or other related field Employment is contingent upon the possession of a Class 2A Excavators license, and minimally a 1D Hoisting license or the ability to obtain such licenses within 3 months of employment Knowledge of landscape and athletic field maintenance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of the basic concepts of landscape design and irrigation systems Knowledge and experience with water conservation practices Ability to operate tree trimming equipment Ability to climb trees Successful completion of all required criminal background checks, including CORI, SORI, and national fingerprint-based background checks, is a condition of employment."

Pay:

$26.58 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Union benefits

Work Location:

In person