Job Description:

Location: District
Department: Buildings & Grounds
Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Supervisor
Term: Year-round Position
Schedule: Mon-Fri

SUMMARY: The Grounds Worker performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) district grounds and properties. The Grounds Worker is responsible for completing various maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of systems and equipment for successful daily operations. The Grounds Worker also strives to provide safe and functional conditions for learners, educators, district staff, and the general public.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
Collaboration:

    Partners with other Buildings & Grounds personnel with repairs and upgrades to buildings and other district facilities.
    Supports Buildings & Grounds by supporting the Delivery Driver position on an ad hoc basis.
    Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication:
    Regularly communicates with supervisor and peers to assist in fostering a connected workplace environment.
    Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion:
    Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
    Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
    Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:
    Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:
    Performs seasonal preventative maintenance including areas such as playground equipment, fencing, trees, irrigation, etc.
    Performs conditioning and preparation of track, football, softball, baseball, soccer fields, and other outdoor activities.
    Orders and maintains stock of parts and supplies in order to ensure there are no interruptions or delays in completing tasks.
    Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection:
    Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:
    Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
    Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes the initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:
    Performs the grounds duties for regular maintenance and upkeep including mowing, trimming, spraying, and landscaping maintenance.
    Maintains district grounds, walks, and parking areas for safe and efficient use.
    Performs snow removal utilizing various types of applicable equipment.
    Operates grounds maintenance and equipment including skid steer, mowers, and tractors.
    Performs general grounds maintenance on parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and playgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
    While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
    The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
    The employee must be able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted.
    The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
    The employee will be working outdoors and will be exposed to the applicable elements.
    The employee may come into contact with objects that are cold or hot in temperature.
    The employee will be working in an environment with a noise level from quiet to loud. For example, while operating equipment or in loading zones/areas.
    The employee will likely come into contact with standard mechanical fluids.
    The employee may come into contact with various landscaping chemicals.
    The employee must be able to climb ladders up to twenty feet in height.
     
Education and/or Experience:
    High School diploma or GED is required.
    Associate degree in Horticulture or two+ years of experience with irrigation or sports turf maintenance is preferred.
    Valid Driver’s License.
    The ability to obtain a Class B license within 1 year of the hire date is preferred.
    North Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire date is preferred.
    Experience with the repair and operation of buildings and facilities.
    Experience with equipment operation and snow removal.
     
Language Skills:
    Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
    Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Salary: Position follows the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at B220. Starting salary begins at $19.60-$21.40/hour, based on experience.

To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.