Groundskeeper, 1.0 FTE, OHS

Position Summary:

Oregon School District is seeking a full time Groundskeeper to maintain school grounds, prepare and maintain athletic fields and facilities, plow snow, and other duties as assigned.

Position Duties:

• Maintain athletic fields and facilities. This will include layout and striping of game lines, creating and implementing field care programs to include mowing, aeration, rolling, fertilization, pesticide, and herbicide applications.
• Maintaining landscaping beds and landscaped areas. This will include mowing, care of plantings, trimming and shaping of plantings, creating and implementing fertilization, pesticide and herbicide application programs.
• Creating and implementing a mowing program for all district grounds.
• Care, maintenance, and repair of hardscapes including asphalt and concrete; signs and parking lines.
• Plow parking lots, salt sidewalks and other paving areas as required. This includes being on-call for after hours plowing during the snow season.
• Perform preventative maintenance and small repairs of ground equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Maintain inventory of grounds and field maintenance supplies.
• Work with the Director of Buildings and Grounds to identify the need for permanent, seasonal, and limited term employees. Assist with hiring, orientation, and training of employees.
• Support and fill-in for school head custodians during the off-season / winter months.
• Coordinates with head custodians for school related grounds issues.
• Perform various district wide maintenance tasks as time allows.
• Care, maintenance, and inspection of playground equipment and playground areas.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Other Duties:

• Attend required meetings and participate in training on work procedures and safety.
• Maintain knowledge of safe practices and equipment used to perform duties. Know, understand, and follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: proper lifting techniques, operation of equipment, mixing and use of cleaning chemicals/agents, use of power or hand tools, driving vehicle, and signage for wet floors.
• Give directions to students or visitors and answer other questions in a helpful and pleasant manner.

The Oregon School District is a growing district with 4000+ students. We offer a highly competitive compensation system, a robust benefits package, a commitment to professional development and a family friendly work environment. We are also fortunate to be located 10 miles south of Madison in a caring community that supports its public schools.