Position Type:
Facilities - Classified

Date Posted:
3/1/2023

Location:
Facilities

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Grounds Technician (Seasonal, Mower), Facilities

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted:

Salary: $18.93 per hour plus benefits/Range 18
Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $30.35 per hour plus benefits.

Contract Length/ Days: (2022-2023/ 180 Days or Varies) 9 Month Position

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: Grounds Department Manager

Deadline for application: Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Or any other combination of related education, experience, and training.

Preferred:

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary/Objective: The employee's primary responsibility is to mow turf grasses on district grounds and maintain assigned equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Works under the general supervision of the Grounds Department Manager or designee.
• Operates and efficiently uses tractor and attachments for tractors in mowing, fertilizing, and spraying operations.
• Operates light duty vehicles.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to mowers and equipment.
• Conducts general trash clean-up around school buildings.
• Maintains sidewalks and curbs, trimming shrubs and trees with power edger or hand tools.
• Uses utility equipment, i.e., tillers, cultivators, mulchers, trenching machines, etc.
• Moves furniture and school supplies between sites.
• Assists in installing fences, gates, signs, and athletic equipment.
• Assists in installing sprinkler systems and their repair.
• Assists in laying and marking of athletic fields.
• Assists in planting of trees, shrubs and lawns.
• Performs general labor tasks such as ditch digging, cement work, jack hammering, tree removal, etc.
• May be responsible for watering lawns and shrubs, using sprinklers and/or water hose.
• Performs work according to printed information on the Facilities Department work order system.
• Removes snow.
• Assists with emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications: Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and tractors. Ability to service and make repairs to ground power equipment. Ability to perform strenuous labor in all types of weather. Ability to apply pesticides. Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions. Ability to follow established safety practices. Ability to perform all functions of the position.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel: Some will be required

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6058 with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

Dr. Insoon Olson, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: iolson@greeleyschools.org