Maintenance

Grounds/Athletic Fields Keeper

Job Summary

Responsible for the execution of all maintenance and assigned projects related to grounds upkeep and general maintenance in the Lebanon Special School District.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED)
• Maintain clean, neat personal appearance to present the proper appearance when working
• Able to communicate with others in a positive manner
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently, 100 lbs. occasionally and 100+ lbs. with assistance
• Command the respect of students and teachers by setting a good example
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Assistant Director/Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Report to Assistant Director of Schools
• Provide proper, timely service to the Lebanon Special School District: easy to get in touch with, agreeable to working with staff on all concerns, maintain good communication, accommodating and exhibits a sense of urgency when needed
• Communicate with immediate supervisor about task-related concerns
• Meet work specifications and quality standards for each job
• Ensure job completions and quality work
• Inspect assigned work sites before work begins and at completion
• Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed
• Schedule work in a manner that will least impact the normal school activities at the affected facilities
• Coordinate with other jobs in maintenance to ensure the orderly operation of the Lebanon Special School District
• Read and write in English
• Follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to complete basic maintenance tasks
• Lift, bend, climb and kneel to complete assigned tasks
• Able to tolerate heights and work off a ladder or scaffold as necessary
• Operate and care for tools required to do the assigned job
• Operate any and all equipment used in grounds maintenance
• Assist with all assignments related to grounds upkeep and care
• Build, repair, and install fences
• Cut and trim grass, weeds, brush and trees as required
• Maintain grounds at Central Office and all athletic fields with proper fertilization and week control programs
• Determine and communicate when fields are unsafe for use
• Secure the areas of all athletic fields
• Remove trash, trees, brush, limbs and debris from school sites
• Collect and deliver equipment and materials needed for the project
• Respond to “after hours” emergency work as needed
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Record progress of all jobs and provide regular status reports (utilize work order system)
• Seek ways to conserve materials and increase efficiency as appropriate
• Work under adverse weather conditions when the need arises
• Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Director/Director of Schools