Groundskeeper - Work Order Technician I at Douglas County School District

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

36.71

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Equipment Operation, Welding, Safety Practices, Athletic Field Striping, Concrete Repair, Asphalt Repair, Irrigation Systems, Snow Removal, Plow Equipment Operation, Heavy Equipment Operation, Work Order Management, Community Relations, Emergency Response, Physical Labor

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Groundskeeper - Work Order Technician I Job Description: Responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions relating to landscaping, operation of equipment and installation, and the repair and replacement of equipment at various District sites. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school stakeholders. Essential Physical Requirements: • Constant lifting ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds • Frequent lifting over fifty (50) pounds • Constant bending, standing, extensive walking, reaching, kneeling, stooping, climbing • Occasional sitting, crawling Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: --- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Perform welding needed for installation, repairing and maintenance of signage, fencing and playground equipment repair and other tasks where required. Ensure all playground work order repair requests are performed on time and documented to District safety practices, policies and procedures. Lay out and stripe athletic fields in a timely manner, according to district specification. Repair concrete and asphalt to ensure safety and prevent additional damage. Mow, edge and trim all District sites to maintain uniform, orderly appearance of sites. Maintain grounds areas and playgrounds in a clean, orderly and safe condition; identify and address safety issues and report hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested. Perform various duties in the installation, repair and maintenaince of District irrigation systems. Provide snow removal on call with varying work shifts on short notice, including nights and weekends or before/after regularly scheduled shift to ensure safety and normal operation of sites. Operate and maintain plow equipment, sanders and District vehicles on District property. Operate a variety of complex equipment used in the maintenance and construction of designated grounds such as backhoes, tractors, rototillers and large trucks. Complete daily work orders as assigned; post hours, work performed and costs in the District work order system to assist with accurate reporting of maintenance costs. Utilize equipment to prepare grounds areas for landscaping and construction including rough grading and finish grading, moving dirt, backfilling and loading trucks, tree and stump removal, overseeing, fertilizing, aerating and rototilling, irrigation trenching, digging holes for water main repairs, drilling holes and utilize tractor attachments as the job demands. Certifications: Valid Colorado Driver's License - Colorado Dept of Transportation Education: High School or Equivalent Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: O&M East One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 260 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $22.74 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $29.73 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $22.74 USD - $36.71 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 30, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.

Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper - Work Order Technician I is responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions, including landscaping and equipment operation. The role also involves ensuring safety and compliance with district policies while maintaining community relations.