Groundskeeper

Assignment:

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

Possibility of 3rd shift assignment from November 1 – April 30 each year

Salary/Benefit Information:

Starting rate per MCESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement - $17.12 / hour

Full Benefits

Function:

The grounds employee has direct responsibility for the care, maintenance, protection and preservation of all areas affecting the outside conditions of school buildings, auxiliary buildings and surrounding grounds. The position requires the ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment including, but not limited to, loaders, large commercial mowers, forklifts and other heavy equipment. Background and experience in the operation and maintenance of snow removal equipment, four wheel drive trucks, tractors and light gasoline-powered equipment is preferred. Applicants may be expected to demonstrate their ability to operate any of the above equipment.

Principal job duties include:

• Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, improving and maintaining the District’s lawns, athletic fields, shrubbery and trees.
• The application of herbicides and pesticides.
• Repair and maintenance of fences, bleachers, playgrounds and athletic equipment.
• The moving of the District’s equipment and furniture, mail route and warehouse duties, as assigned.
• Operation and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment assigned to the grounds department
• Performance of winter duties which include snow removal schedule.
• Preparation of seed beds, planting and irrigation as directed.
• All other duties as pertain to the job classification as assigned by the Manager of Skilled Trades and Grounds.

This job will involve working at all building sites throughout the District. All applicants should be able to demonstrate an excellent work record, including good attendance, cooperative spirit, willingness to undertake and complete tasks assigned, and ability to work well with all school employees. Must be able to be properly licensed and insurable under district group policies as a regular driver of district vehicles and/or equipment.

Required:

A commercial driver’s license (Class B with air brake endorsement) is preferred. A commercial pesticide applicators license (Category 3a) is preferred, or must be acquired by the successful applicant at their expense. The successful applicant must enroll in classes within four weeks of employment and must acquire the category 3a license within 9 months from their start date of employment. Classes and testing may be taken during normal working hours. Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D. equivalent.

(Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer; otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.)

Application Procedure:

When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools, interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application, you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself. Thank you for your interest in the Midland Public Schools.