Grounds Laborer - Grade 1 Job at School District U-46

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GROUNDS LABORER
PLANT OPERATIONS

POSITION GROUP: ESSO
POSITION TITLE: Grounds Laborer, Grade 1 / Classification 1.2
DEPARTMENT: Plant Operations
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Grounds
SUPERVISES: N/A

POSITION GOAL(S):
Provide the district and the students with a functional, safe, and attractive learning environment. Work entails all phases of groundskeeping and maintenance including, lawn care, parking lot, and sidewalk maintenance, and preparation of outdoor athletic fields. Work assignments are conducted using safety equipment, and following district and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines as required.

JOB DUTIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Perform groundskeeping services including, but not limited to mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, fertilization, pruning, and regular trash pick-up within the area of assignment.
2. Assist with preparation of fields, tracks, courts, and grounds for athletic, extracurricular, and other public events as assigned.
3. Performs tree and shrub maintenance, including planting, transplanting, trimming,
removal, and plant disease management.
4. Conducts preventative maintenance checks, (oil, filters, belts, tire pressure, etc.)
5. Assist other department personnel in the completion of work activities as assigned.
6. Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:
1. Ability to operate grounds equipment within safety guidelines.
2. Horticulture/landscape experience (1-3 years) preferred.
3. Grounds equipment and routine maintenance experience preferred.
4. Snow and ice removal experience preferred

EDUCATION:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Valid Illinois Driver’s License Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Able to lift 50 lbs. with proper technique.
2. Work safely from stepladder, aerial lifts, or scaffolding up to a height of 10 ft.
3. Work primarily outdoors involving exposure to inclement weather.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a twelve (12) month position. Days and hours will vary depending on departmental needs. Schedules will be posted one week in advance. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support service personnel.

JOB DESCRIPTION CREATION / REVISION DATE: 2/4/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are recommended but not required while in district buildings.

Experience:

  • Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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