Facility Services - Grounds Maintenance

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Facility Services - Grounds Maintenance

Schedule / Grade

HRLY/27

Job Code

96

CRV
612

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Calendar

HRLY-WH

Benefits

Eligible - 60 day waiting period

Contract Type

Notification

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

09/18/2025

PURPOSE

The Columbia Public School district is seeking a Grounds Person to maintain the building and school grounds throughout the district. Grounds Maintenance Staff is responsible for construction, maintenance, and repairs of CPS district property, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, sidewalks, parking lots, trees, bushes, fences, flag poles, storm water, snow and ice removal, dirt work and signs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Operating gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, tractors, bobcats, vehicles, and other grounds keeping equipment
• Planting, trimming and tending to shrubs and trees
• Completing concrete and asphalt work
• Mowing grass
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and inspecting playground surfaces, borders and equipment
• Removing snow and ice
• Preparing and caring of athletic fields for games and practices
• Performing physical labor tasks, including moving furniture
• Using hand tools and power tools
• Interacting with teachers, staff, and students courteously
• Installing, caring, and maintaining irrigation systems
• Assured proper safety standards and precautions are followed
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and assures equipment is in proper working order
• Is available for emergency cleanup, to include snow and ice removal, outside of the regular work hours
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cpsk
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Grounds Supervisor and Director of Facilities and Construction Services

Supervises: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent;
Proof of valid Missouri state motor vehicle operator's license; good driving record;
Ability to maintain a cooperative and positive relationship with other people.

Preferred: High School Diploma;
Knowledge of or willingness to learn playground construction and maintenance, concrete, asphalt, construction and snow and ice removal;
Self-motivated;
Have a positive history working in a group environment; excellent driving record

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

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, skills and abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read and write in the English language;
Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural;
Write routine reports and memos;
Respond to request from staff members.

Computation: Add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.

Reasoning: Solve practical problems;
Interpret instructions given orally or in writing by diagram, schedule or form.

Technology: Minimal use of technology is required, including data entry into inventory records.

Other

Skills and Abilities

: The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others;
Good personal hygiene;
Excellent customer service skills.

Physicals Demands: While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, bend, squat, stoop and kneel;
The employee…