Groundskeeper jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

BASIC FUNCTION: The job of “Seasonal Grounds Person” is for the purpose of providing maintenance and/or new installation to indoor and outdoor facilities at a standard that will insure a safe, attractive, efficient and clean environment for the students of the Cedar Falls Community Schools. Incumbent may be required to substitute in the absence of other skilled crafts personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Installs/removes temporary fencing when necessary.
• Responsible for keeping ornamental, play areas and sports turf mowed and trimmed on a timely basis.
• Trims around buildings, walks, tracks and trees as necessary.
• Manicures trees, shrubs and flower beds for overgrowth and weeding.
• Performs installation of playground safety surfacing.
• Assists with installation of playground equipment as necessary.
• Assists in warehouse functions such as but not limited to delivery of supplies to buildings, clean and organize warehouses and moving of equipment from place to place.
• Conforms to all laws, policies and practices of safety in the workplace.
• Transports district equipment and supplies as necessary between facilities owned by the district.
• Operates mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, vehicles, tractors, skid loaders and gas powered trimmers.
• Operates hand held power equipment including, but not limited to saws, drills, grinders along with hand tools required for each task.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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  Experience Required: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of job related experience in institutional grounds maintenance or related trade.

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  Skills to operate hand and power tools used in institutional applications and perform basic math to calculate measurements, quantities, etc and to interpret plans, blueprints and/or schematics as required.

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  Knowledge of methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in institutional maintenance functions while applying standards for safe use of equipment.

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  Ability to stand/walk or sit/ride for prolonged periods and frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull and reach with arms. The employee must be able to talk/hear effectively, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. The employee must possess the desire to work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers, demonstrate initiative, be flexible as well as provide attention to detail. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, near visual acuity/depth perception.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required: Valid Iowa Driver’s License. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is desirable. Pass written and manipulative testing along with completion of 2 week trial period (for current staff.) Successful completion of orientation classes. All certifications must be completed within 24 months from date of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Employee must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Incumbent must possess ability to demonstrate good judgment in decision making and to seek proper counsel when in doubt.

Work schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Work beginning ~May 1 and ending ~October 1.