Summer Grounds (Temporary Summer Position)

POSITION: Summer Grounds Helper � temporary summer position 

Central Maintenance 

HOURS: 40 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides seasonal grounds services for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 18 years of age.

2. Good character and cooperative.

3. Good work attitude.

4. Possess valid State Vehicle Operator's License.

5. Must be able to work in inclement weather.

6. Able to meet physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodations; lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.

7. Prior experience on Zero-turn mowers and use of weed whips, edgers, and other lawn equipment is a plus

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but not limited to:

1. Assure all buildings are maintained to PCCS standards. 

2. Pick up trash around school grounds.

3. Weeding flower beds.

4. Spreading dirt and mulch.

5. Cutting grass, weed whipping around buildings, and edging.

6. Operates all ground equipment (light equipment.)

7. Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.

8. Performs other duties as directed by the Maintenance & Grounds Coordinator.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

REPORTS TO: Grounds supervisor and the Director of Capital Programs and Facilities

SALARY: $16.00 per hour

BEGINNING DATE: May 2026 until Labor Day

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

 

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

DEADLINE: Open until filled