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Grounds Crew Member Leavenworth USD 453 Service Center - Leavenworth, Kansas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Leavenworth School District 453

Job Details Job ID:

5820392

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Title:

Grounds Crew Member Reports to:

Grounds Coordinator Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made). Two years' experience working on a Grounds crew. Demonstrated knowledge in the basic techniques of ground maintenance and the ability to run grounds equipment. Ability to manually lift a maximum of 60 pounds. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance. Purpose and Objectives of the

Position:

The Grounds crew member is an important member of the district staff as he/she must continually strive to maintain and improve the physical environment in which learning takes place. This effort requires not only his/her assistance as directed by the Grounds Coordinator, but also the ability to "see" needs and correct them without specific direction. In addition he/she will provides a safe, attractive and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Maintain school grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines. Communication Skills (oral, written, or business). Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries. Includes filling out forms. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.

Reading and Interpreting:

Reads and interprets complex written or printed materials such as schematics, blueprints, building plans, charts, diagrams, maps or instruction material. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary in a safe and responsible manner. Comply with all district policies, rule and regulations. Ability to alter schedule for events or possibility of overtime or comp time.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Requires prolong standing or sitting Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, maximum of 60 pounds. Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching. Requires climbing and balancing. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round. Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions. Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

Assist in keeping school grounds in top condition. Ability to receive, deliver, and store all school supplies. Ability to set up for assemblies, preparing the cafeteria for lunch, moving school personnel and their equipment within the building. Ability to exercise appropriate judgment and initiative to handle emergency situations as they arise, along with regular duties. Ability to maintain a clean and litter free school grounds. Assist in seeding and fertilizing school grounds. Prepare athletic fields for practice and games and help with irrigation systems. Maintain all equipment properly (includes checking oil and fuel prior to operation) Maintain district vans and cars at service center, high school and board office. Preform snow removal from school sidewalks, entrances and parking lots. Ability to implement the wishes of the school administration to facilitate the smooth operations of the school program. Ability to maintain grounds, mowing, and trimming to conform to district standards. Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times. Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner. Ability to implement and follow all health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan. Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the grounds coordinator, or other administrative staff. Preform other duties as assigned.

Term of Employment:

At will.

Evaluation:

Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kyle Varvel ,

Director of Facilities Service Center Phone:

913-684-1560

Email:

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