Groundskeeper (Multiple Positions)

Job Posting

Location : Facilities Management, Colorado Springs, CO

Recruiting Start Date : 04 / 28 / 2025

Estimated Start Date : 05 / 05 / 2025

Responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions relating to landscaping, operation of equipment and installation, and the repair and replacement of equipment at various District sites; develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school stakeholders. Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Keeps buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, athletic, and play areas neat and clean at all times

Maintains irrigation sprinkler systems and all associated components including valves, backflow preventers, and sprinkler heads / time clocks

Mows lawns and trims and edges around landscaping, builds, installs, and repairs fencing, retaining walls, and stairs, paints and marks all athletic fields, waters lawns, cleans out drainage ditches and or culverts, and checks and repairs playground equipment

Performs the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment including power mowers, snow blowers, snow plows, parking lot sweeper, and weed trimmers, etc.

Shovels, plows, and / or sands roadways, fire lanes, parking lots, walks and steps as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and / or the general public

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to manage simultaneous demands

Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment

Ability to organize and prioritize effectively

Ability to use the computer and phone to support essential job functions

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision

Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions

Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

Detail-oriented

Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in general grounds maintenance work

Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general public

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Work Environment :

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and / or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work scheduled school / work hours and / or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school / work hours and / or days as directed.

The incumbent may experience exposure to odors, dust, poor ventilation, and other hazards associated with maintenance duties.

The incumbent may experience exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions.

The incumbent is required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the job.

Physical Demands :

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches / squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and / or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Lifts or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs., and pushes and / or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.

Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of machinery

Works with arms and hands extended at shoulder height or higher with weights up to 50 lbs.

Spends extended hours operating district equipment

Cognitive Functions :

The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications :

Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) -Class A - Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation Range : $20.79-21.83

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Hours per Day : 8.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year : 260 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility : Full-time - Regular

FLSA Status : United States of America (Non-Exempt)

How to Apply : New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format :

A current resume

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school / location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

Hiring Manager Email : nathan.bunch@asd20.org