Groundskeeper jobs in Maine

• JobID: 1136

Position Type:
Facilities

Date Posted:
8/24/2022

Location:
Facilities

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

POSITION: Groundskeeper
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LOCATION: Buildings and GroundsHOURS/STATUS: 40 hours per week (Full-time/Year-Round)
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain athletic fields and adjoining grounds and facilities.
• Maintain athletic field lines for appropriate sports. Placing goals, nets, bleachers and associated equipment and materials.
• Maintain and repair lawns, including, but not limited to, lawn mowing, raking, seeding, grading, fertilizing, tree and bush trimming and watering.
• Complete work orders as assigned, in a timely manner.
• Conduct building maintenance District-Wide, as needed.
• During snow events: plowing, clear foot paths by shoveling and snow blowing. Ensure proper treatment of walkways to prevent slips, trips and falls.
• Perform facilities maintenance and assist with other Buildings and Grounds functions as assigned.
• Perform various duties to include (not limited to): inventory, recycling, equipment moving and/or storage, universal waste, painting, off hours alarm response and minor repairs involving hand and power tools.
• Substitute as a Transportation Specialist (Bus Driver) and Custodian when needed.
• Operate a variety of equipment, such as (not limited to): tractor, ride-on mowers, snow plow, snow blower, sander, chainsaw, manlift, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• State of Maine driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
• Must demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and have physical ability to meet the essential performance responsibilities and physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Maine school bus driver’s license within the first 90 days of employment.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with all District Employees, contractors and members of the public in a professional, polite and courteous manner.
• Must work overtime hours as the schedule and/or conditions require.
• Daily operation of mechanical equipment (tractors, mowers, etc.)
• Must be motivated and self-directed; strong ability to work independently and goal oriented.
• Dependability is a must.
• Must be a team player and work cooperatively with members of the department and throughout the District.
• Post-employment offer pre-employment physical required.
• Adhere to all District policies, procedure and guidelines with a commitment to working safely.
• Department of Education Criminal History Record Check required, or ability to attain.

MSAD No. 75 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Job Type: Full-time