Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Job Title: Maintenance/Groundskeeper Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principals Working Days: 220 days

Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 7/2026

Primary Purpose:

The maintenance worker performs routine facility upkeep, conducts preventive system checks, and completes minor repairs. The role supports school operations by responding to building emergencies and setting up for campus events. Performs lawn maintenance to keep the campus clean and safe. Follow routine maintenance and cleaning procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Preferred or a General Education Development (GED) equivalent.

Valid driver's license to navigate to purchase supplies needed.

Successful completion of a comprehensive state criminal background check and fingerprinting.

• Employees must participate in available training and complete required continuing education/training hours.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
• Basic proficiency using power tools, diagnostic machinery, groundskeeping gear, and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Self-starter, take initiative and be proactive to keep campus safe and clean.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of maintenance work preferred
• Experience with general maintenance tools, pliers, drills, saws, etc.
• Experience with general lawn equipment, lawn mower, weed-eater, blower, power washer

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

• Clean and sanitize work areas & occasionally classrooms
• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, walls, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, and equipment.
• Keep school buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment used.
• Assist cafeteria with taking out trash, compost, and recycling.

Maintenance and Repair

• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Maintain a regular schedule for air filter replacement and air purifier filter replacement as needed.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to the Principals.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the Principals.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• General maintenance duties include hammering, sawing, cutting, lifting, carrying, painting, lawn maintenance, mowing, weed-eating, and trimming tree branches

Safety

• Assist with opening and closing buildings each school day, as needed.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are operational and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Inspect Playground equipment daily to ensure working properly.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Flexibility in job duty hours if a maintenance item requires immediate attention. Assist Cafeteria staff with lifting and moving when food orders are delivered. Maintenance Work is conducted inside and outside. Incumbent will travel around the district to work where needed. Most of the working day is spent standing or walking on hard surfaces; peak hours are very fast-paced. Heavy lifting may be required. Institutional cleaning supplies are used. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports directly to the Principal(s) and will receive direction from the Superintendent. The incumbent will have regular contact with other Area Supervisors, students, and other personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawnmower, edger, weed eater, leaf blower.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and on ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals, and materials.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Hand and finger dexterity:

Ability to handle a variety of maintenance tools.

Eye-hand coordination:

Ability to utilize a variety of maintenance tools.

Lifting:

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Standing/Walking:

Ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces (concrete or tile) for at least 80% of the scheduled workday.

Talking and Hearing:

Ability to interact with customers, employees, management, school staff, and administrators and communicate about workplace safety.

Feeling:

Ability to handle a variety of maintenance tools.

Seeing:

Ability to inspect school grounds, complete paperwork and maintain a safe workplace.

Lifting:

Seek help or utilize a cart for any items greater than 25 pounds.

Body Movements:

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and/or pull.

Repetitive Hand Movements:

Ability to use both right and left hands.

Repetitive Feet Movements:

Ability to walk and move about.

Climbing:

Ability to climb a ladder.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Cedars International Academy is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All personnel actions such as recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation and benefits, discipline, and termination are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or military status of otherwise qualified individuals. Cedars International Academy does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose unlawful discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint of alleged discriminatory employment practices. Hiring decisions are made on the basis of each applicant's qualifications, experiences, and abilities as well as the business needs of the district. Cedars' Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at (512) 419-1551.

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