*Work Calendar: *242 days

*FTE: *1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

*Contract Status: *Contract

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

*Reports To: *Area Supervisor

*Starting Wage: *$47,044 annually

*Salary Schedule/Lane: *68/E

*Benefits: *Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 06/01/2024

Priority Screen Date: 05/22/2024

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One Position Open Until Filled

* JOB SUMMARY*

The job of Grounds Worker is done for the purpose of maintaining healthy and attractive grounds areas; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies and recreational activities (e.g., track, football, graduation, etc.); and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.  Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. Current Utah Driver's License and evidence of insurability
2. Experience working outside in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.)

3. Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, follow, and interpret written and verbal communications in English

    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have.  Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Experience operating landscaping and grounds equipment (mowers, trimmers, hand tools, power tools, etc.)

    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work outside in temperatures that may become extreme, for the duration of work shift maintaining landscaping and athletic fields (e.g., mow, trim, prune, weed control, fertilize, drainage, seeding, etc.) to preserve grounds in a healthy, attractive, and safe condition
2. Monitor landscaped areas, equipment, sprinkler systems and grounds (e.g., fields, parking areas, etc.) to identify repairs and replacement needs, maintain schedules, and prevent erosion.
3. Under limited supervision, operate grounds equipment (mowers, trimmers, hand tools, power tools, etc.) in a safe manner
4. Recognize different species of vegetation (e.g., plants, shrubs, lawn types, weeds, etc.) to ensure that the care and extermination of specific types is appropriately enforced, including using appropriate herbicide calibration and application
5. Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials at job sites
6. Respond to emergency situations (e.g., on-call duties, snow removal, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and supporting other emergency response crews
7. Safely perform physical labor, including rolling, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and 75 pounds occasionally
8. Flexibility to perform different tasks and assignments on a continual rotation
9. Adhere to all district and safety practices, procedures, and policies
10. Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
11. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, students, and stakeholders
12. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
13. Demonstrate professional workplace etiquette and represent the district in a professional manner
14. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
15. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

16. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively 

     

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity.  Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 80% walking, and 15% standing.  The job is performed outdoors under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and illness.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.