CLASSIFIED_District Groundskeeper

Gretna Public Schools

District Groundskeeper Job Description

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

This posting is for a full time Grounds Crew member. Position is full-time (hourly) and may require some overtime. Competitive benefit package included. Full family health insurance coverage paid by district.

Job Title

District Groundskeeper

Department

Grounds

Education Level and Certification

High school degree or GED. Custodial and maintenance experience preferred. Must maintain at all times during employment an unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license and a satisfactory driving record that meets requirements of Board policy.

Reports To

Director of Grounds and Director of Business and Operations

Performance Responsibilities and

Job Tasks:

• Knowledge of all aspects of landscape maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate and perform minor upkeep on medium to large sized landscape and grounds equipment.
• Operate and maintain lawn aerator, mowing equipment, lawn and mid-size tractor, push mower, string trimmer, pump up sprayer, snowblower, salt spreader, and a variety of other related equipment.
• Knowledge of grounds care including routine maintenance, mowing, trimming, edging, tree and shrub pruning, planting, bed care, irrigation.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, repair and operation.
• Ability to work with or without supervision, follow directions, and follow work assignments, schedules and procedures.
• Available for snow removal at all ho...