Groundskeeper (Maintenance C) - District Wide

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Internal and External

POSITION: Groundskeeper - Essential Personnel

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Specialist

LOCATION: District Wide / All Locations

CLOSING DATE: 04/12/2024

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

WORK YEAR: 12 Months

COMPENSATION: $32,630 - $50,199 - Based on Verifiable Experience

Refer to Custodial Salary Schedule for Maintenance C - 2024 Custodian Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: NonExempt

POSITION GOAL:

To maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Same as the qualification of a custodian.

• Must be flexible for shift/schedule changes based on the needs of the district. Management will notify employee(s) affected at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance, except in the case of an emergency.

• The employee must be able to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending and requires extensive standing and walking. He/she must also be able to work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions.

• Physical ability to perform the duties listed below.

• Ability to read basic operating instructions.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the job function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Good knowledge of the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

• Ability to work without close supervision.

• Ability to make minor repairs on all ground support equipment.

• Must be able to operate all district grounds equipment.

• Must have the ability to take over courier position when necessary.

• Must make deliveries from school to school as needed.

• Performs grounds keeping jobs such as cutting grass, tree trimming and the like, as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive manner.

• Responsible for preparation/maintenance of athletic fields as required.

• Shovels, plows, and/or sands sidewalks, driveways, parking areas after snowfalls and throughout freezing weather.

• Shall perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL:

This position in Colonial School District is considered an Essential Personnel position. Essential Personnel are required to be at work for emergencies during and outside of the scheduled workday, including weekends and holidays for duties including but not limited to:

• Snow removal

• Flooding in the building(s)

• Response to alarms

• Water damage after a storm

If, for some reason, the district closes or opens on an altered schedule, regardless of the message communicated by the District, you are expected to report to work on time or at the time stated by your supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds. He/she must also be able to work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending and requires extensive standing and walking. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check & DE Child Abuse Registry Check

• TB Test and Health Certificate

• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application via AppliTrack at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter and resume are required for external candidates and preferred but not required for internal candidates.

Applicants needing special accomodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at 302-323-2712.

Note: Incomplete Application Packages will not be considered.