Substitute Groundsperson

Position Purpose Maintain corporation grounds, playgrounds, athletic fields, parking lots, walkways and roadways in a clean and safe manner while promoting the mission of Perry Township Schools. Provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all district sites, associated buildings and adjacent grounds while promoting the mission of Perry Township Schools.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists grounds department with all grounds tasks as needed
• Maintains and cares for school grounds and athletic fields
• Cuts and maintains lawns with hand or power mowers
• Prepares seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil or adding fertilizer or chemicals, if needed
• Plants seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings and shrubbery
• Rakes and maintains leaves, plants, flowers, trees or shrubs
• Prunes trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance
• Mows, stripes, and assists in athletic field preparation and maintenance
• Shovels snow from sidewalks, drives and parking lots
• Spreads sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
• Performs general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Assists a variety of functions with manual labor tasks as needed
• Operates equipment and machinery in a fashion to provide a safe, natural environment
• Maintains and adjusts equipment such as mowers, irrigation systems and trimmers
• Repairs outdoor chairs, benches and other items as needed
• Promotes an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrates a commitment to work
• Demonstrates good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Assist with snow and ice removal
• Assist with other duties that may be assigned

Equipment Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Travel Requirements Frequent travel between schools, or between school and the Central Office may be required.

Pay Rate $16.80 per hour.

Work Schedule As needed (and < 20 hours per week)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Working knowledge of tools and equipment
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Working on your feet. Very Frequent Lifting up to 75 pounds. Very Frequent Bending. Very Frequent Reaching overhead. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter Often Operation of job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Often Working with hand tools. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Valid Indiana State Driver's License with 4 points or less.

Education

• Ability to read and write.

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Apply online : https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/