GROUNDS WORKER

at Coeur d'Alene School District # 271 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Job Title:  Grounds Worker (12 month, benefitted position)

Location:  Maintenance Department

Job Goal:  The Grounds Worker is responsible for the maintenance, repair, inspection, and servicing of school district grounds, including equipment, machinery, and irrigation systems. This role ensures that school grounds are well-kept, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. When not performing grounds keeping duties, the employee may be assigned tasks within the Maintenance Department. Key responsibilities include lawn care, snow removal, irrigation system maintenance, and general upkeep of outdoor facilities.

Qualifications:

1.  Prior experience as a groundskeeper is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and care for school grounds to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Prepare soil for planting by cultivating, fertilizing, and applying necessary treatments.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, trees, and shrubs to enhance landscape appearance.
• Prune trees and trim hedges to promote healthy growth and visual appeal.
• Mow lawns using hand, walk-behind, or riding mowers; trim grass and weeds around trees, fences, and structures.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain irrigation systems for proper operation.
• Monitor plants and trees for signs of pests, fungi, or diseases.
• Adjust and repair grounds keeping equipment as needed.
• Perform snow removal from parking lots and driveways, applying salt, sand, or deicer as necessary.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, debris, and refuse.
• Repair outdoor furniture, benches, and playground equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions while adhering to district and federal policies and procedures.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks during winter months or as assigned.
• Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative in routine tasks.
• Be available for snow removal on a 24/7 basis, including on-call duties unless prior leave is approved.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities that are legal, moral and ethical as the district may assign.

Please see job description for complete details on responsibilities, qualifications and essential functions.