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Grounds Worker JobID: 987

+ Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance Tech I

+ Date Posted:

5/6/2025

+ Location:

Facilities Planning and Mgmt

+ Closing Date:

06/02/2025

Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace – we are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and access to a wide range of employee discount programs. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. We offer modern, well-equipped facilities—newly built and thoughtfully renovated—to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role. Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you’re surrounded by a community that champions your success. Maintenance and Facilities is seeking a full-time Grounds Worker.SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Tech I maintains school buildings and buildings’ grounds in orderly, neat, safe, and operable condition. To set the example in the quality of work performed, demonstrating a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, attendance, and safety.Work Schedule:40 hours, 255-day contract (year-round)Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

+ Performs tasks to maintain and improve buildings and grounds in a safe and operable condition.

+ Performs mowing, weed-eating, spraying, aerating, seeding, painting, and snow removal. Will be trained to use equipment.

+ Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work. Will be trained to use equipment.

+ Troubleshoots and solves problems in an efficient and timely manner.

+ Prepares and maintains records to document work and repairs as requested.

+ Custodial substitute as needed.

+ Works with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

+ General computer skills (email, data entry, etc.)

+ Class A CDL License required or ability to obtain within 90 days (pending testing site availability).

+ Spraying License required or ability to obtain within 90 days (pending testing site availability) - Turf (3T) and Right-of-way (6) pest control.

+ Pre-employment and random drug screens required.

+ Must have a clean driving record.

The successful candidate will exhibit:

+ Experience in grounds maintenance, building maintenance or construction.

+ Ability to safely operate grounds equipment i.e. mowers, weed eaters, tractors, loaders, etc.

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs. through the shift.

+ Frequent lifting, bending, carrying, moving heavy objects, such as furniture.

+ Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

+ Requires physical endurance to complete snow removal duties.

+ Ability to understand to make oneself understood in English.

+ Training interactions will be in English, all other duties are completed independently after instruction.

+ Ability to work well in a team environment.

+ Consistent and punctual attendance.

Compensation:$17.03 per hourBenefits:

+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Life Insurance

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ Paid Time Off-Paid holidays (11), vacation (accrued monthly), sick leave (12 days the first year), emergency leave (5), personal days (2)

+ IPERS Retirement

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