Seasonal Assistant Groundskeeper

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker Seasonal

Date Posted:
4/9/2024

Location:
Converse County School District #2

Date Available:
05/01/2024

Closing Date:
Open until FilledSeasonal Assistant Groundskeeper
May 2024 - October 2024
$14.92/hr

Purpose Statement
The job of Seasonal Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of providing seasonal grounds maintenance
services as assigned; ensuring attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields; protecting against
erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for
assemblies, events, and recreational activities.
This job reports to Grounds Supervisor

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job
conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
operating equipment used in grounds maintenance; and adhering to safety practices.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read and follow instructions; and understand
complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily
perform the functions of the job include: method of preparing and maintaining grounds; and safety practices and
procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work
Essential Functions
Assists in the application of substances (e.g. herbicides, etc.) for the purpose of controlling insects and
weeds in accordance with established procedures.
Attends meetings (e.g. unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of gathering
information required to perform job functions.
Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of
preventing flooding and removing hazards.
Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping
the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilized soil, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) for the purpose of
ensuring there are adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities, and athletic
events during the school year.
Repairs grounds-related systems (e.g. irrigation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and
components are in proper working order.
Requests equipment and supplies (e.g. lawn mower parts, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of completing
assignments in a timely manner.
Responds to immediate safety and operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.)
for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
Transports a variety of grounds -related items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of
ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.

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with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment

using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-
related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed

guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required
to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and
schedules; working under time constraints; and communicating with diverse groups.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information
and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on
the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking,
and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some
exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience:
Education:

Job related experience is desired.
No specific education level is required.

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
None Specified None Specified

None Specified Criminal Background Clearance
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt

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