Durango School District 9-R ยท 1 month ago
Maintenance Engineer - Grounds/Landscaping Lead, Facilities Dept., 1.0 FTE
Durango, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDurango School District is accepting applications for a full time Maintenance Engineer to lead Grounds/Landscaping throughout the District. The role involves overseeing grounds maintenance, leading a team, and ensuring the upkeep and beautification of district campuses and sports facilities.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Overseeing and maintaining grounds in clean, safe, and orderly manner
Mowing, edging, aerating lawns and border areas
Removing weeds and debris from walkways, culverts, stairways, roadways, planters, and parking areas by hand or via herbicide application
Pruning shrubs and trees up to a maximum height of fifteen feet
Using a blower or broom to sweep sidewalks
Maintaining in-ground drains and culverts
Loading, transporting, and unloading equipment or materials from department vehicles to work sites
Hauling and disposing of landscape cuttings and debris
Cultivating and renovating designated planting areas
Maintaining aesthetics of landscapes and grounds
Replacing bark and mulch in planters and landscaping as needed
Installing or replacing turf, trees, ornamental plants, shrubs, ground covers, ands annuals, to maintain a natural landscape appearance
Assisting in planning and updating landscape throughout the districts sites
Maintaining landscape irrigation systems including repairing or replacing sprinkler heads, valves, lines, and adjusting irrigation timers; assisting with repairs or installations of paving materials for pathways, concrete and rock retaining walls, wood, concrete and/or rock borders and various posts, slabs, drains, and culverts
Operating and maintaining ground maintenance equipment such as lawn mower, edger, sweeper, string trimmer, rototiller, chainsaw, power hedge trimmer, sprayers, and basic gardening hand tools
Maintaining hoses, supplies, tools, and equipment in proper condition and repair
Maintaining service request records, equipment parts listings, equipment oil change logs, equipment service/repair logs, seed usage logs, irrigation repair logs, and records of supplies used
Mixing and applying approved herbicides for weed mitigation; mixes and applies fertilizers; performs minor pest management; maintains stock of fertilizer and plant food supplies; maintains current Weekly Review Sheet (WRS) for potentially hazardous materials; maintains logs and files pesticide use reports
Assisting Custodial Supervisor with upkeep of district playgrounds
Operating and maintaining snow removal equipment
Performing snow removal
Performing equipment maintenance and repairs
Assisting with duties associated with Facilities and/or Custodial Department
Leading the landscape and grounds team
Assisting in creating work schedules and daily routines
Assisting in supervising and training landscape and grounds staff
Playground maintenance
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Any combination of education, training, and experience necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including specialized knowledge and work experience in landscaping and horticultural techniques
Valid driver's license permitting operation of vehicles in Colorado required
Criminal Background Check required for hire
Has or is willing to obtain chemical application certification within 90 days of employment at the cost of the district
Knowledge of turf management and maintenance practices and techniques including water conservation, horticulture and methods of planting, cultivation, pruning, and caring for plants, trees, and lawns
Knowledge of sprinkler and irrigation system design, installation, operation, and sports field maintenance
Knowledge of general operation and maintenance of landscape and grounds maintenance equipment and tools
Understands proper and safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and chemical controls
Ability to keep proper records
Knowledgeable about using pesticides in schools and practices related to safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials
Ability to perform basic math
Possesses skill and ability to install and repair sprinkler systems, operate hand and power tools, and other associated grounds maintenance equipment
Follow oral and written directions and communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to respond to departmental emergencies and participate in snow removal and on-call status
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively in a team environment
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
Ability to use the internet to order parts and search for repair manuals online
Responsible for appropriate and efficient use of repair parts and tools provided by the district
Ability to maintain and assist supervisors with yearly budgets
Operating knowledge of and experience with snow removal equipment
Preferred
Experience in grounds work and general maintenance preferred
Benefits
Life, health and dental insurance
Paid sick leave
Personal leave
Annual leave benefits
CO PERA retirement plan
Company
Durango School District 9-R
The mission of Durango School District (DSD, formerly known as 9-R), an innovative educational system committed to excellence, is to ensure each student develops the skills and attributes for lifelong learning and has the ability to compete and contribute in the global community, by guaranteeing equitable educational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment.
Founded in 1916
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Coleman
Chief Operations Officer at Durango School District 9-R
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