FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt
Safety Designation
Safety
Sensitive
Reports to
Director
of Purchasing and Maintenance
Starting Salary
$15.00
Contract Length
12 Month
Deadline
Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/objective
To assist in all areas
of grounds maintenance for providing a safe, neat, and clean environment on the
campus.
Essential functions
- Maintain and grow the flower
beds to ensure they meets expectations
- Perform basic maintenance such
as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking
- Plant and nurture new trees,
flowers, and various plants
- Work with hand tools and basic
light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers
- Operate truck, tractors,
forklifts, backhoe and other equipment necessary to perform duties related
to grounds keeping
- Service all equipment as
necessary
- Maintain clean grounds by
clearing litter from the flower beds and grounds
- Assist in other areas of
building maintenance as assigned
Competencies
- Plant
Knowledge:
Understanding the specific needs of various flowers including their
preferred soil type, sunlight exposure, water requirements, and potential
pests or diseases. Select appropriate plants for their garden and ensure
they thrive.
- Garden Design: Proficiency in planning and
designing flower beds, considering factors such as color coordination,
plant heights, bloom times, and overall aesthetic appeal. Create visually
pleasing layouts that complement the landscape.
- Maintenance Skills: Ability to perform essential garden maintenance tasks
such as planting, watering, weeding, pruning, deadheading spent blooms,
and fertilizing. Regular maintenance ensures the health and vitality of
the flowers, promoting continuous growth and blooming.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Capacity to identify and address issues that
arise in the garden, such as pest infestations, diseases, nutrient
deficiencies, or environmental stressors. Effective problem-solving to
take timely action to prevent damage and promote plant health.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
The
grounds maintenance worker typically works both indoors and outdoors and may be
exposed to inclement weather, noise and dust. A standard workweek as assigned
by administration is required, but evening or weekend hours may be required to
accommodate activities or emergencies.
Physical demands
This position will
require physically strenuous work. While performing the duties of this job, the
grounds maintenance worker will be required to move/position objects up to 50
lbs. or more, perform extensive work which may include climbing to elevated surfaces
and/or rooftops, driving maintenance vehicles and operation of other heavy
equipment necessary to perform duties.
Travel required
Occasional travel
within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be
required for work at other school sites, professional development, and
participation in other Great Plains Technology Center activities.
Required education and experience
- High school diploma or
equivalency
Preferred education and experience
- Job-related
experience within a specialized field having demonstrated increasing
levels of responsibility
Other duties
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 at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their
designee.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Great Plains
Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status,
in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about
equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources, 580-355-6371, hr@greatplains.edu.
Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teacher’s retirement.
Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity
Employer