Facility Services – Maintenance (Temporary) Winter at Columbia

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Summary:

The Facilities and Construction Services department is seeking to fill Groundskeeper temporary Winter Snow Removal, employment in the district.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Operating gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, tractors, bobcats and vehicles
• Plowing, Shoveling of Snow & Ice Removal, Sidewalks & Parking Lots  
• Performing physical labor tasks including Hand Shoveling of Snow
• Using hand tools and power tools
• Interacting with teachers, staff, and students courteously
• Installing, caring and maintaining irrigation systems

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Grounds Supervisor

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Proof of valid Missouri state motor vehicle operator’s license; Experience with operating and maintaining equipment for mowing, and trimming; Must be able to lift and carry furniture and supplies up and down stairs; Must be willing to work tasks involving animal trapping;

Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of age; Experience removing Snow & Ice

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 ADA REQUIREMENTS 

Language: Read and write in the English language; Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural; Write routine reports and memos; Respond to request from staff members.

Computation: Add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.

Reasoning:  Solve practical problems; Interpret instructions given orally or in writing by diagram, schedule or form.

Technology:  Minimal use of technology is required, including data entry into inventory records.

Other Skills and Abilities:  The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others; Good personal hygiene; Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands:  While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, bend, squat, stoop and kneel; The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp and use tools and climb ladders; The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds; The employee will frequently push or pull items such as desks, furniture, and mechanical equipment; Specific vision requirements include close and peripheral vision and depth perception.

Attendance:  Consistent and regular attendance is an essential duty of this position.

Conditions and Environment:  The duties of this job require the employee to regularly works both indoors and outdoors; The employee may work in inclement weather, extreme heat and cold temperatures; The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment; The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer