Maintenance - Sports Facilities and Grounds

Maintenance - Sports Facilities and Grounds

JOB SUMMARY:
Hamilton Community Schools has a part-time Maintenance opening for a Groundskeeper, primarily responsible for the upkeep of sports facilities and district grounds. Hardworking and self-motivated individuals are invited to apply for this position. The goal of this role is to assist in maintaining school grounds in a safe and attractive condition that contributes to a positive environment for learning and community engagement. The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools and reports directly to the Maintenance and Grounds Foreman.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance and Grounds Foreman

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Year-round, part-time position averaging 25 hours per week. Actual hours may increase or decrease depending on seasonal demands.

PAY SCALE: $18.50/hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required

• Valid driver’s license required

• Prior experience in groundskeeping or landscaping preferred

• Ability to safely operate and maintain a variety of landscaping tools and power equipment

• Basic understanding of landscaping techniques, including mowing, trimming, planting, and weed control

• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions accurately

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team to complete assigned tasks

• Willingness to learn new job skills, technologies, and work processes

• Must possess and maintain appropriate licenses or certifications required for the role

• A Commercial Pesticide Applicator License is preferred, or willingness to obtain

• Must be neat in appearance and demonstrate good habits, character, and attendance

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level sufficient to perform job duties effectively

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the school community

• Commitment to following all district policies, especially those related to a tobacco-, nicotine-, and vaping-free environment

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• Maintain and care for all district grounds, including sports facilities, school lawns, and landscaped areas

• Mow lawns, trim weeds, and rake leaves as scheduled or directed

• Perform weed control across all outdoor areas, including sports facilities and school grounds

• Assist with keeping sports facilities clean and in good repair

• Complete general cleaning tasks after events at sports facilities as directed

• Set up and remove sporting equipment and prepare athletic fields for use

• Clean bleachers and maintain athletic facility cleanliness

• Perform emergency repairs on sports facilities and grounds equipment when needed

• Provide upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, and other outdoor spaces

• Water lawns, trees, and plants using sprinklers, hoses, or watering cans

• Trim and care for bushes, shrubs, hedges, and trees; plant flowers and seasonal greenery as needed

• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides under direction or with proper certification

• Assist with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, parking areas, and school entrances

• Perform minor maintenance on power tools and landscaping equipment

• Adhere to safe working practices and comply with local, state, and OSHA regulations

• Work positively and cooperatively with fellow staff and members of the public

• Refrain from using tobacco, nicotine, or vaping products on school property or in school vehicles, in accordance with Board policy

• Promptly return calls, respond to emails, and participate in job-related training when required

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance and Grounds Foreman

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Duties performed typically in, but not limited to the maintenance department and in schools
throughout the District:

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
• Clear vision and hearing required for communication and safety
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stretching, and kneeling
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required
• Must be physically able to operate landscaping equipment
• The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances;
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards

WHO ARE WE?

Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.

As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!

Why Hamilton?

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system.

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled.

Any questions can be sent to Keith Folkert, Maintenance and Grounds Foreman [email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.

DISTRIBUTION: Internal / External