Grounds Crew / Groundskeeper, AFSCME, 248 days, 7:00am -3:30pm

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

The Grounds Crew Worker is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the grounds of the school district's properties, ensuring that the facilities are safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. This role involves performing a variety of landscaping, groundskeeping, and light maintenance tasks to support the district's mission of providing a conducive environment for students, staff, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy objects and working in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work quality.
• Ability to follow High school diploma or equivalent.
• instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a district vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or after-hours, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and care for lawns, athletic fields, flowerbeds, trees, shrubs, and other landscaping elements.
• Mow, trim, and edge lawns and fields on district properties.
• Water, fertilize, and aerate turf and plants to ensure healthy growth.
• Remove weeds, debris, and litter from school grounds and surrounding areas.
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of athletic fields, including marking lines, repairing fences, and managing irrigation systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment, ensuring that they are in good working condition.
• Assist with snow removal during winter months, ensuring that walkways and parking lots are clear of ice and snow.
• Monitor the grounds for any safety hazards, reporting any issues to the Grounds Crew Leader or Facilities Manager.
• Assist in the planting, pruning, and removal of trees and plants as necessary.
• Operate a variety of landscaping equipment, including mowers, blowers, trimmers, and tractors.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations while performing tasks and using equipment.
• Assist with general maintenance duties, such as repairing fences, gates, or walkways.
• Safely load, transport, and unload goods, furniture, and other materials to designated locations.
• Perform custodial work and provide custodial coverage as needed.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Grounds Crew Leader or Facilities Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Organization
• Written/Oral Communication
• Knowledge of Computers
• Use of Hand Tools as Needed
• Operate Various Vehicles to include Mowers, Box Trucks, Backhoes, and Skid Loaders
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Full time position; 8.0 hours per day, working 248 days per year, following the AFSCME work calendar
• Compensation and benefits as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Chambersburg Area School District and AFSCME District Council 89 Local 2935

EVALUATION

Performance of the Grounds Crew/ Groundskeeper will be evaluated annually by the Grounds Crew Leader in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluations of supplemental employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: On the job, this employee must�

 Bend Sit Must carry/lift loads of:

Squat Stand

Crawl Walk Light (up to 25 lbs)

Climb Push/Pull Moderate (25-50 lbs)

 Kneel Manual dexterity Heavy (over 50 lbs)

 Reach above shoulder level

 Use fine finger movements

 Able to work outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions

 Exposure to hazardous materials, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and cleaning agents

• Work Environment: On the job, this employee�

(X) Is exposed to excessive noise

(X) Is around moving machinery

(X) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature

(X) Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases

(X) Drives motorized equipment

(X) Works in confined quarters

OTHER DUTIES

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

The CASD is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, or military service (or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law) in activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact the Office of the Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources.