About this role
Lincoln Public Schools is seeking a full time Groundskeeper/Custodian to maintain the outdoor areas of the schools to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained facility and to provide a welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. This role may also involve daily cleaning, routine maintenance and support for school events and operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1.Keep buildings and premises, including entryways, sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times in accordance with established work schedules/checklists.
2.Cut grass around all school buildings.
- 3. Trim any hedges, shrubs, and trees.
- 4. Plant flowers, grass, tress, etc where necessary.
- 5. Rake leaves and grass cuttings.
- 6. Landscape where necessary at the direction of the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Building Administrator.
- 7. Pick up litter around all schools, including entryways, sidewalks, driveways.
- 8. Operate both riding and push mowers.
- 9. Operate line marking machines.
- 10. Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment used.
- 11. Shovels, plows, and or sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as necessary.
- 12. Reports major repairs needed promptly to Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation, Lead Maintenance, and Building Administrator.
- 13. Plant grass, fertilize, and cut to prescribed height.
- 14. Prepare all fields at the Elementary level for physical education.
- 15. Prepare all fields at the Secondary level for physical education, intramural, and interscholastic athletics.
- 16. Prepare, condition and maintain all athletic fields for practices and games at the direction of the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Athletic Director.
- 17. Reconstruct pitching mound at the direction of Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Athletic Director.
- 18. Rake and grate infield, baseline, and home plate area, as needed.
- 19. Maintain track for usage by all track teams.
- 20. Repair and paint spectator and team benches as needed.
- 21. Repair and paint chain link fences as needed.
- 22. Assist systemwide maintenance crew with snow removal.
- 23. Immediately report any damage to school property to the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation, Lead Maintenance, and Building Administrator.
- 24. Fill the position of Custodian Floater covering vacations, sick time and emergencies.
- 25. Perform all outside maintenance within the limits of ability.
26.Other related duties as may be assigned by Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Building Administrator.
This is a twelve (12) month position. Hourly rate, benefits, and hours of work are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.High school diploma or equivalent
2.Previous experience in groundskeeping and landscaping preferred
3.Prior custodial, janitorial or facilities experience preferred
4.Basic knowledge of grounds and landscaping maintenance practices
5.Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, safety practices and use of custodial equipment
6.Ability to lift, move or carry objects up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, climbing and standing for long periods
7.Ability to work outside in various weather conditions
8.Strong attention to detail, good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
9.Reliability, punctuality and commitment to maintaining a clean, orderly campus.
The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position.
This is a 260 day (12 month) position. Salary, benefits and hours of work are in accord with the contract in force.
Also required after offer
- Fingerprinted BCI required upon offer of employment
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Additional qualifications shall include but not be limited to the following: personal integrity; sense of humor, patience; ability to discern essentials; willingness to promote the general goals of the school district.