School District of Beloit

United States, Minnesota, Cottage Grove

February 04, 2023

The School District of Beloit is seeking a Groundskeeper. The Grounds Worker maintains school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. This is a year round position based on 52 weeks and benefits are offered with this position. Minority and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary offers are based on education/experience. Start date: ASAP

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Job purpose
The Grounds Worker maintains school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for snow removal and lawn care equipment, including fueling, maintenance and repairs.
• Operates and performs maintenance/repairs annually and as needed on a wide variety of landscape equipment, including but not limited to pressure washers, chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers, string trimmers and blowers.
• Maintains electronic files of work performed on all equipment.
• Operates and transports heavy equipment, including tractors with loaders, dump trucks, aerators, small and large area mowers and pick-up trucks pulling heavy equipment trailers.
• Performs weekly grounds safety and vandalism checks.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems.
• Performs tree and shrub maintenance.
• Performs small asphalt patching and crack sealing projects.
• Performs the maintenance of painted curbs and parking lot markings.
• Performs playground equipment inspection, repair, and maintenance including the delivery and spreading of fall zone material for playground safety.
• Prepares athletic fields including but not limited to game markings and dragging fields.
• Performs the installation and maintenance of cyclone fencing and gates.
• Performs district-wide snow removal utilizing provided equipment including truck-mounted snow blades and snow blowers/throwers.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications

Required

• HS diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs with or without accommodation.

Preferred

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Certified or able to obtain required training in these areas
  • Pesticide and Herbicide Applicator License

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to frequent interruptions and shifting deadlines.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Computer Skills: Ability to proficiently use email and Google.
• Operate a forklift, boom, scissor lifts, lawn care, and snow removal equipment. Work safely in operating equipment and/or performing duties to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to perform tasks without constant supervision.

Working conditions
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; near visual acuity to review written documentations; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity and hand /eye coordination to operate vehicles, equipment, computers and communication devices; normal office and shop environment; exposure to changing temperatures and weather conditions, frequent lifting and moving items of varying weight and size. Occasionally perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when work-load requires.

Physical requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing.

We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic District with more than 5,600 students. Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

At the School District of Beloit, we are committed and strengthened by our Diversity (honoring our human differences); Equity (removing barriers and providing support for individuals to achieve their greatest potential); and Inclusion (ensuring each and every one belongs).

Our District includes an early childhood program; six elementary schools, 4K through third grade; four intermediate schools, fourth through eighth grade; one traditional high school with an Academy Model; and one alternative high school.

Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.

The School District of Beloit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.