The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines. The District serves over 12,500 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the 7th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 7.01

Temporary Summer Grounds Maintenance

Purpose Statement

The position of the Temporary Summer Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building.

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Job Title: Temporary Summer Grounds Maintenance

Hourly Wage: $14.25/hour

Hours: 6:30AM - 3:00PM (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Time Frame: Summer Term(May 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023)

Reports To: Supervisor - Custodian & Maintenance

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• Ability to operate machinery including lawn mower, hedge trimmer, gas-powered, leaf blower, tractor.
• Basic understanding of machinery.
• Must be able to lift/push approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with supervisor and other crew members.
• Tolerance for temperature variances and ability to work outdoors.

Essential Functions

• Works under the direction of a supervisor to landscape and maintains school property
• Performs scheduled lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, repair and reseeding of damaged lawn areas
• Plants and maintains trees and shrubs
• Rakes and disposes of leaves and other yard waste
• Maintains driveway, playground area, and athletic fields
• Keeps grounds free of litter
• Maintains tools and equipment
• May remove debris from driveways, walkways, and parking lots
• Uses precaution and care incorporating safe work practices into daily work
• Follows directions and assignments of supervisor

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidates are subject to post-offer pre-employment physical.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr date: 4/4/2023

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.

Last Updated: 4.4.23 JM