Grounds Maintenance - Districtwide

Bernalillo Public Schools
US - New Mexico - Bernalillo
July 24, 2024
General Labor

Job Title: GROUNDS WORKER, GENERAL Reports To: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORGeneral

Keeps the district's school athletic grounds and buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational and athletic program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains athletic grounds and buildings in a clean orderly fashion.
Mows athletic lawns.
Prepares playing fields and athletic facilities prior to athletic or school events.
Installs and maintains sprinkler systems and electrical controls.
Performs landscaping and plumbing duties as necessary.
Operates and may repair mowers, aerators, tractors and fertilizing machines.
May repair indoor and outdoor bleachers.
Works inside during winter on assigned athletic custodial jobs.
Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
Remain on school premises during assigned hours (both school hours and non-school hours) when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the principal or supervisor.
Immediately report any damage to the school property to the principal/supervisor.
Communicate with and work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
Demonstrate ethical behavior.
Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
Successfully complete assigned work.
Carry out assignments and instructions from supervisors(s) in a competent and efficient manner.
Perform assignments in such a manner so as not to interrupt the classroom learning environment.
Work in a safe manner with personal safety and the safety of others as the number one priority.
Maintain grounds in a safe condition.
Account for supplies, materials, and equipment as required.
Complete records and reports as required in a timely manner.
Manual physical labor, lifting and moving materials, furniture, equipment and supplies.
Maintain assigned uniforms, equipment, tools, and shop area in operable, safe, attractive status.
Maintain facilities security.
Report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass employment verification.
Current driver's license.
Good health.
Ability to lift heavy objects and have full use of hands and feet.
Ability to work well with others and perform tasks with little supervision.
Ability to operate machinery necessary in this position.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Physical/Job Requirements:

The work environment varies greatly in the place of work from solitary work to working in school facilities with large numbers of people. Conditions range from working outside in the extreme heat of the summer, to comfortable building, and shop settings, to working outside in very cold wet temperatures. Some work in wet and unsanitary conditions. Emergency calls on sewer stoppages at the noon hour are common. Overtime will be assigned on an as needed basis to take care of emergency situations. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Occasional after hours work may be required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Physical ability to do manual work for 8 hours per day.
Standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, climbing ladders. Lifting from floor to mid thigh maximum (70 pounds) occasionally. Lifting from mid-thigh to shoulder maximum (60 pounds) occasionally. Lifting from shoulder to overhead (40 pounds) occasionally, carrying (70 pounds) maximum occasionally.
Work overhead, work in tight areas, work off of ladders, and work at floor level (on knees).
Hand/eye coordination, normal range of sight.
Any lifting that would require more than 50 pounds of dead weight should be done by at least two people, if at all possible.
Ability to move furniture.
Ability to move and operate vacuums, buffers, and other custodial related equipment.

Safety and Health:

Blood borne Pathogens Standard Training
Proper posture is required to eliminate acute and chronic low back pain.
Wear protective devices such as back supports, eye wear, non-skid pads on shoes, steel toed shoes, as job conditions demand.
Read, understand and observe all precautions and proper methods of use on all chemicals, equipment, tools and materials.
Complete all required training.
Proper methods in working with chemicals and chemically treated surfaces.
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled:

Computer Work Order System, School Dude & Inventory Direct
Multimedia equipment, including current technology.
Hand tools, equipment, chemicals, ladders and materials particular to this trade skill.

Work Environment:

Various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
Work interruptions
Flexibility
Self-motivated
Completion of job assignment without direct supervision
Completion of applications and assignments within the time frames allowed
Extended work hours

Term of Employment:

237 day contract

8 Hours per Day
• All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding
Associated topics: floor, grounds maintenance, jardinero, landscape, maintenence, plant, road, sod, surface, tree maintenance

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