Custodian: Groundskeeper JobID: 5938 + Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian: Groundskeeper: + Date Posted: 10/3/2024 + Location: Windham High School    JOB DESCRIPTION: Groundskeeper/District Suppoerter to maintain a clean, safe and attractive environment for students, staff and public throughout the District. REPORTS TO: Director of Buildings & Grounds (and Facilities Operations Manager) RESPONSIBILITIES: + Conforms to all Board policies and administrative rules and regulations; + Maintains a polite and helpful attitude when dealing with students, school employees and the public; + Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, trees and walls; + Prunes shrubs and trees, to shape and improve growth + Removes fallen or damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors and other hand and power tools; + Maintains flower beds, mulch beds, or other decorative vegetation; + Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed; + Utilize independent judgement in preforming grounds maintenance and activities; + Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways, utilizing hand tools, machines or vehicles; + Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, removes debris from grounds; + Maintains driveways and parking lots, including but not limited to filling potholes and sweeping of accumulated debris; + Performs routine inspections, cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment; + Blows and sweeps sidewalks, driveways parking lots and other assigned areas; + Maintains athletic fields and prepares them for events; + Operate trucks and assorted power equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, and pruning saws; + Assist in the setup and tear-down of event furniture, such as tables, chairs, tents, portable stages; + Assist in moving furniture, supplies and materials; + Assists Maintenance and/or Custodians in repairs to building fixtures and equipment; + Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance and overtime assignments; + Assist in custodial activities as needed; + Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner; + Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: + High School or vocational school graduate or has a GED; + Ability to follow both oral and written directions with a minimum of supervision; + Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SOS); + Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in the care of school grounds; + Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding; + Knowledge of safe work procedures in the operation of hand and power tools and equipment; + Experience with the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping and minor repairs; + Knowledge of safe and defensive driving practices and methods; + Work effectively both independently and as a part of a team, including establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted during performance of job duties; + Ability to observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair; + Knowledge of how to maintain tools and equipment in clean working order; + Ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices; + Valid CT driver's license with a clean driving record; + Ability to be flexible and receptive to change; + Be of sound physical health, able to lift various reasonably heavy objects for weight and size, climb ladders and generally perform tasks that involve moderately strenuous work. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month position, Forty (40) hour week. Holidays, vacations, fringe benefits and salary based on custodial contract. EVALUATION: Performance of assigned work will be evaluated by Director of Facilities (and the Facilities Operations Manager). Click to apply at Windham Public Schools (https://www.applitrack.com/windham/OnlineApp/default.aspx) WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.