Groundskeeper jobs in Wisconsin

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the buildings and grounds director, groundskeepers maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety so that full educational and community use of each facility may be made at all times.

WE HAVE TWO OPENINGS

Job 1 is 20-30 hours a week April - October

Job 2 is 20-30 hours a week June - August

Essential Functions:

• Performs necessary cleaning and other assorted types of work commonly

associated in the overall operation of maintaining school buildings and grounds.

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on district equipment as needed or assigned.
• Promotes safety for the health and comfort of students, employees, and visitors.
• Mows and maintains district properties
• Snow removal on district properties.
• Maintains lawn mower equipment, snow removal equipment, school vehicles and all other maintenance equipment.
• Set-up and manage irrigation system as required to maintain grounds during dry conditions.
• Performs minor routine plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Makes necessary minor welding repairs on equipment.
• Communicates schedules for school events, keeping track of building usage.
• Responsible for event set-up and take-down.
• Prepares and marks athletic fields
• Transports equipment throughout the district.
• Reports any observed safety hazard of maintenance or security needs to the Grounds Director as might be necessary.
• Perform maintenance tasks, which might require the use of a ladder, scaffolding or the aerial platform.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned consistent with the position of Grounds Maintenance.
• Custodial duties, when needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• Respectful and trustworthy with public and private property
• Ability to lift heavy weights (50# min.) and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all district employee groups
• Knowledge of basic custodial equipment and supplies preferred

Personal Attributes Required:

• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate and perform general mechanical repairs to turf, snow removal equipment, vehicles, custodial equipment and other equipment associated with maintenance.
• Ability to climb a ladder, work on scaffolding, and aerial platforms.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Ability to organize and establish priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to make reasonable independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work on a regular and punctual basis

Essential Physical / Mental Requirements:

Must be able to...

• Continuous (67-100% of workday) standing, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 1-10 pounds
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) climbing, ascending/descending ladders while carrying objects, hearing, use of near and far vision, bending/twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing 11-20 pounds
• Occasional (1-33% of workday) walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching,

balancing, reaching, feeling, talking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 21-50 pounds

Mission:

Our mission is to develop the intellectual, physical, vocational, creative, cultural and social capabilities of our students. Our primary commitment is to develop young people who have a lifelong quest for learning. We recognize that quality staff with high morale is the key to providing excellent education. We are dedicated to the development of professional skills and the full human potential of all staff members and to working in partnership with adults in our community to meet our mission.

Burlington Area School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibility, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Originated: March 2024

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.64 - $17.68 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person