WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
FIELD MAINTENANCE GROUNDS KEEPER
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to perform routine grounds keeping duties in the care and preparation of athletic fields and adjacent areas; to perform semi-skilled maintenance trades work in the repair and maintenance of spectator facilities and athletic field equipment; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUITES:
Waters, weeds, mows, and trims athletic fields; operates tractor to drag and level track; uses hand tools to fill, level, and smooth base paths and runways, throwing circles and jumping pits; operates lining machine to mark and line baseball diamond, football fields and track and field; and maintaining bleacher seats, ticket offices, field restrooms, and other permanent structures related to the athletic fields; repairs and paints athletic field equipment; sweeps bleacher sections, picks up paper and debris, cleans restrooms, and secures all equipment after spectator events; helps students prepare concessions and take tickets at athletic events; may set up and take down public address system; subject to working holidays and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- The tools, materials, and standard practices of grounds keeping and semi-skilled maintenance trades work;
- Typical school sports, the field equipment used, and the proper condition of the playing field for various sports.
Ability to:
- Perform skilled grounds keeping work;
- Skillfully and safely operate a light tractor, power mowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment;
- Use the hand and power tools of the maintenance trade;
- Perform heavy physical labor;
- Work cooperatively with coaches, students, and the general public;
- Follow verbal and written directions.
Experience:
- One year of responsible experience in grounds keeping work preferably including some experience in semi-skilled maintenance trades work.
Education:
- High school education or equivalent in training and experience.
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8/15/74
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person