Position Type:
Maintenance/Warehouse/Groundskeeper
Date Posted:
6/24/2026
Location:
Administration Compound
Date Available:
2026-27
Closing Date:
07/06/2026
Job Title: Groundskeeper (no CDL)
Pay Program: Support Staff
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Grounds Department Foreperson
Pay Range: CH 9 $20.73 - $23.04
Work Year: Year Round (260 Days / 8 Hours)
VISION: To Engage, Equip, and Empower Each and Every Student, Each and Every Day.
SUMMARY: Operating under the general supervision of the Grounds Foreperson, this employee is part of a team responsible for all the grounds maintenance, trouble shooting, and landscaping projects throughout the District. Employee may be assigned stand-alone projects such as maintenance and mowing projects but also often works with teams on larger projects. Annual projects such as assisting with graduation logistics, wrestling tournament needs and other seasonal responsibilities are an integral part of this position. Employee works to ensure the district's grounds services meet established standards efficiently and effectively following a high expectation for professionalism.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Responsibility Descriptions
1. Grounds Department workers perform a variety of duties including maintenance, repair, and assists special events in support of 40+ facilities throughout School District 51. Working both independently and within a team each grounds worker is assigned an area covering approximately 15 – 20 facilities grouped geographically within the District. The Working Foreman assigns responsibilities and monitors the electronic work order system for any Grounds related requests. Note: Duties vary depending on each building assigned.
Daily duties and tasks include routine activities such as dumping outdoor trash receptacles (55 gallon drums) located at entrances, exits, athletic practice areas, parking lots, etc. Trash and liter pick-up are a continuous responsibility of this position addressed by the employee as encountered or needed. A large part of daily duties involves performing all the needed activities to maintain properties' appearance, health, and esthetic appeal. Routine landscaping responsibilities include any mix of mowing, trimming, weeding and edging. Employees also aerate, fertilize, top dress, patch, and lay sod as needed especially on athletic fields.
Other regular duties are performed during a large portion of the year including assisting with irrigation repairs, especially sprinkler head replacements. These responsibilities may require a nominal amount of hand shoveling or digging especially in instances where ditch maintenance requires a clean out. As needed/discovered grounds workers will work with the Pesticide Specialist and share the responsibility for the removal of nesting insects such as wasps or bees. In addition, Grounds Workers conduct monthly inspections of property fence lines and gates completing necessary minor repairs, especially for gate hinges. In addition, employees often work with Irrigation Specialists, and the Heavy Equipment Operator on larger specialized projects.
2. The District has numerous athletic and outdoor activity spaces; grounds workers hold the primary responsibility for the long-term health and availability of these facilities. Softball, soccer, baseball, track and field, and football training in addition to regular physical education classes put a strain on these fields and outdoor spaces. Grounds workers perform regular maintenance and repairs working to continuously offset the effects of this heavy use. Athletic fields often require detailed specifications for each sport i.e. soccer vs softball, and grounds workers are responsible for understanding and providing the specialized mowing and field maintenance necessary for these activities.
3. Several seasonal responsibilities are also a part of the grounds workers' duties. As scheduled employees are responsible for safely trimming a variety of trees throughout our properties. These duties require the use of chainsaws, trimmers, stump grinders, and teams will use "bucket trucks" to access the tallest of these. With numerous deciduous trees and bushes throughout our sites, annual leaf removal is also a seasonal part of the grounds workers' duties. Winterization of irrigation systems is also a priority for this position conducting pressurized line blowouts and irrigation pump maintenance service. Other seasonal tasks include snow removal plowing parking lots and property access points. Hand shoveling is completed on a very limited basis assisting building staff with entrances and exits when necessary.
In addition, facilities within the city limits require annual back-flow testing and grounds workers assigned to these duties certify district properties meet regulatory requirements. Facilities outside of city limits require a minimum of annual maintenance for ditches and canal access points.
4. Grounds employees work in support of several special or annual events throughout the District. Annual high school graduation activities require employees to perform a high volume of activities over a short period of time at multiple locations. These commitments may require a temporary reorganization and prioritization of routine or daily responsibilities. Graduation preparations require a high level of coordination working within assigned teams and employees hold an expectation to assist with activities including but not limited to:
Bleachers set-up and take-down ? Stage/podium set-up and take-down
Staging area audio and visual equipment ? Clean-up of event and needed remediation
Seasonal wrestling tournaments is another special event Grounds crews regularly assist. Crews will deliver, set-up, and return to storage a large assortment of wrestling mats as requested/scheduled. Other special events may be scheduled by District staff throughout the year and Grounds Department staff are an integral part of the logistics necessary for success. In addition, these events often require Grounds to assign on-site staff to address any unforeseen issues or problems with equipment or facilities during the event. Staff assigned to these special projects are expected to interact with students, staff, administrators, volunteers, and guests using the highest level of professionalism.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or equivalent required*;
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Preference for prior school district, grounds or landscaping experience;
- (Acceptable education and experience credit equivalent will be at the sole discretion of the District).
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:-
Criminal background check required for hire,
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Valid Colorado driver's license required for hire,
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District small vehicle permit required within 30 days of hire,
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Submit a current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet the Colorado School Districts Self Insurance Pool (CSDSIP) insurability standards at the time of hire and throughout employment
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Must successfully pass 50# lifting test upon hire (recertification every three years),
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Attend and successfully complete all professional development training as required by law, or as directed by Supervisor.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
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Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
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Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office G-Suite, preferred
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Operating knowledge of and experience with equipment including chainsaws, trimmers, weed eaters, and edgers.
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Preference given for ability to operate front-end loader, skidsteer, forklift, dump truck, and other heavy equipment.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Legal Knowledge – Maintenance Department employees must possess a working knowledge of, promote and enact several federal, state, and District policies, standards, procedures, regarding environmental and public safety compliance regulations. This position is responsible for supporting District personnel in understanding and abiding by legal and ethical boundaries as outlined in:
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Hazardous Waste-Rules and Regulations Governing Schools In The State Of Colorado (6CCR 1010-6);
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA, (1976, 2018)
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Asbestos - Colorado Regulation #8 Part B (5CCR 1001-01, Part B) (40 CFR Part 763 and 40 CFR Part 61)
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OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1101 and 1910.134);
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015);
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004);
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964).
Other Knowledge - professional expectations include but are not limited to:
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Well-developed ability to work interdependently within a team and with minimal direction and/or supervision,
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Well-developed ability to work around students of all ages,
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Strong oral communication skills in English; oral bi-lingual skills English/Spanish are desirable,
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Strong customer service and interpersonal relationship building skills,
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Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills;
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Ability to understand and follow OSHA's Safety & Data Sheet protocols and regulations;
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
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Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
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Ability to use de-escalation skills to diffuse and manage stressful and fluid situations;
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Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; especially as related to personnel issues;
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Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures;
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Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.;
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Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, and to resolve/report unsafe conditions to Supervisor as appropriate.
Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits
