Job: Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $16.26-$17.56/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

Start Date: Immediately or when mutually agreed upon

Position Type: Full-time, 260 days per year

Location: Warehouse

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the Operations Salary Schedule based on experience. Starting wage is $16.26-17.56 an hour.

Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Longevity and professional development incentives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years job-related experience.
• Must possess a current and valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Pass pre-employment screening physical.
• Some knowledge of mowing and landscaping equipment.
• Some knowledge of landscaping maintenance.
• Familiar with OSHA safety requirements.
• Effective communication.
• Some knowledge of District organization, policies and procedures.
• Able to lift, carry, and push up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public.
• Ability to read, write and speak in order to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Physical strength and coordination to operate the necessary equipment for the job.
• Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision.
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by District to communicate and function effectively.
• Models Districts Mission and Beliefs.

DUTIES:

• Mows and trims District grounds.
• Prunes trees and shrubs.
• Assists in snow removal at various sites.
• Maintains and repairs playground equipment at various sites.
• May provide general maintenance and assistance such as custodial duties, clean-up, sign repair, deliveries, special projects and other functions.
• Maintains athletic fields at various locations.
• Assists, collaborates and communicates with other personnel on maintenance projects.
• Keeps necessary records.
• Other duties may be assigned as directed by the Grounds Coordinator.

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at https://www.canoncityschools.org/departments/human-resources/employment .

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Screening will begin: Monday, April 10, 2023 Open until filled.

Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered. Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:[email protected].

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.