About this opportunity
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools lists this Groundskeeper opportunity in sauk rapids, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GroundskeeperPosting # 3631 Work Hours: 8 hours per day (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, 12 month position.Job Duties:Key Responsibilities: The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance and related support work to help keep all district facilities and outdoor areas safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.Grounds and LandscapingFertilizing, weed control, aerating, seeding, and sprinkler systems management for sports fields at all facilities as well as all school groundsLandscape management: trimming, weeding, and watering all trees, shrubs, and mulched and rocked areas throughout the growing monthsWorking with both High School and Middle School Activities Directors with preparing sports fields for competition at all schoolsMaintaining parking lots year-roundSnow removal and de-icing on all surfaces of all district groundsDistrict Vehicle, Transportation and Freight SupportUse district vehicles to transport equipment and people as assignedUnloading and distribution of freight for all school facilities as neededAssist the Special Education Transportation Coordinator with district vansOther DutiesOther duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and GroundsQualifications:Valid MN Driver's License and clean driving recordHigh school diploma or equivalentState of Minnesota Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License preferredKnowledge of operation and repair of small engines and automotive equipmentExperience operating commercial lawn mowers, snow blowers and paint sprayers (both turf and surface)Possess good written and oral communication skillsAbility to interact effectively and professionally with staff, students and the publicBasic skills in organization, computers, math, painting and operating power toolsAbility to lift, pull, or push a minimum of 50 poundsSalary and Benefits: Salary based experience and the School Support Employees Agreement VI starting at $23.33 up to $24.74 per hour. Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability InsuranceHealth Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPublic Employees Retirement Association (PERA)403b Matching AnnuityPaid HolidaysFloating HolidayVacationSick LeaveDeadline: Applications accepted online at until filled. Applications reviewed upon submission. Note: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.
Worksite address
sauk rapids, MN, 56379, US
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