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Job ID: 14027043
 
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Job Title:Grounds/Ice Arena Person
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 30, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
n/a
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Grounds Worker


Location:
Educational Service Center


Closing Date:
Until Filled



Job summary:  To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing work associated with the care and maintenance of the district buildings and grounds.



Responsibilities and tasks include:



Maintaining fields and landscapes including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, string trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines;
Preparing and caring for athletic play surfaces including natural and synthetic fields;
Laying out/striping athletic play fields for activities.
Cleaning up for future mowing fence lines and rough areas; apply soil sterilant under wire;
Plowing of snow and de-icing on pavement and other driving/walking surfaces;
Replacing thermostatic and flow traps in heating system if required; replace steam traps and door closures;
Installing and repairing concrete and blacktop;
Installing and repairing chain link fencing; irrigation systems and athletic equipment;
Performing routine maintenance and repair of equipment;
Operating ice maintenance equipment as required to maintain acceptable playing surfaces.
Cleaning up after events following established district cleaning standards.
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.



Minimum qualifications include:



Valid Driver’s License
Must obtain a MN Specialist boiler license within one year of hire date.
Must obtain a commercial driver’s license within one year of hire date.
Must obtain EPA certified pesticide applicator license within one year of hire date.
High School diploma or GED







Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:



Computer skills, including proper use of email communication
Heavy Equipment Operation
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Successful operation of powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, single/double axle vehicles, plow trucks, snow blowers, chain saws and other grounds maintenance equipment.
Caring for and repairing grounds and equipment.
Training, providing input for evaluating, and directing personnel.
Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
Maintaining accurate/current records.
Helping, taking instructions and exchanging information.
Climbing scaffolding and using aerial lifts.
Welding, both gas and arc.
Care and maintenance of synthetic and natural turf athletic fields.
Conducting minor repairs on motors and equipment (minor service - grease, change oil).
Operating tractors, trucks and related equipment such as loaders, discs, grass seeders, snow plows, fertilizer spreaders, etc.
Installing and caring for irrigation systems.
Helping, serving, taking instructions and working with minimum supervision.
Providing excellent customer service and using problem solving techniques.



 Preferred qualifications include:



Work experience in a commercial groundskeeping and/or ice arena operation desirable.




Salary:  View salary grids on Pages 11 - 13, Section 1. of the Custodial Contract Agreement



Work schedule: Work days and hours may vary. 
Tuesday through Saturday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM from October 1st through March 31st at ice arena. 
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM from April 1st through September 30th on district grounds crew.



Job type or FTE: Full-time, year round



Bargaining unit: Custodial





Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:



Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.



Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.



Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.



Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.



Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer:



Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer.



Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.



The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.

Refer to ID when applying