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Most Recent Position Posted: 4/4/2013

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Iowa City Community School District
Grounds Maintenance – Lead Person

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess proven proficiencies in landscape construction and/or grounds maintenance project oversight.
2. Minimum of ten years’ experience as a lead person in turf management. Consideration will be given to those individuals with general construction, agriculture, horticulture or building maintenance in a commercial environment.
3. Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) certification preferred.
4. CAT 3 DOT certification preferred or be able to obtain in the first three months of employment.
5. Understanding of state and local regulations and codes.
6. Demonstrated application of construction and repair related practices and materials required to perform the essential responsibilities of this position.
7. Demonstrated experience in planning and organizing projects, building repairs and maintenance.
8. Diplomatic communication skills both orally and in writing.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook desired.
10. Strong organizational skills related to service planning.
11. Must be able to bend, lift up to 70 lb. on a routine basis, climb, and continuously stand while working. May be exposed to dust, dirt and chemicals. Work is both indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to inclement weather and ultraviolet radiation. Must be physically and medically able to wear respiratory protection.
12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Physical Plant

SUPERVISES: Directs the work of Grounds Maintenance Technician(s)

JOB GOALS: Plans, organizes, and executes grounds and general maintenance work required for the repair, maintenance, capital improvement, protection and preservation of district property and immediate grounds. Assigns “grounds maintenance group” personnel, establishes work and time schedules for maintenance projects. Coordinates between the different disciplines to ensure projects are completed in an efficient manner, on time and on budget in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain safe work environment
2. Willingness to embrace change
3. Oversee or perform work in the assigned workplace required to maintain safety and an atmosphere conducive to employee learning.
4. Inspect and report potential projects to prevent premature deterioration of building components, grounds and equipment.
5. Plan and assign work in cooperation with in-house departments and approved contractors to plan, coordinate, and complete approved projects.
6. Assist in the training of new employees assigned to the dept.
7. Assign and or perform emergency work and duties of snow removal and grounds care.
8. Perform emergency work when required after hours.
9. Assist in providing the necessary safeguards to prevent loss of school property.
10. Use equipment including but not limited to:
a. Vehicles and trailers
b. Hand and power tools of the lawn care trade
c. Light duty excavating and grounds care equipment
d. Typical non specialized construction and repair tools
e. Snow removal trucks, tractors and related equipment
f. Metal working equipment
g. Vandalism repair equipment
h. Flat work and minor asphalt repair equipment
11. Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Contract Days. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.
2. Work hours will be adjusted as needed, including nights and weekends. Overtime paid for total weekly hours beyond 40 hours per week.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/iccsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Physical+Plant

$26.44/hour

Posted 4-26-13

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