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BILLINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 GROUNDSKEEPER III in BILLINGS, Montana
Billings School District 2 is seeking a Groundskeeper III to perform semi-skilled manual labor in maintaining grounds and related areas, and additionally performs journeyman level work as a grounds department equipment mechanic. Examples of Duties: Performs landscaping and grounds care tasks including seeding, sodding, planting, earthwork and fine grading; waters, weeds and mows lawns; prunes trees and shrubs; rakes leaves; hauls brush and rubbish; removes snow and ice; maintains parking lots and playgrounds; moves furniture, musical instruments and related equipment; installs snow fences; repairs student desks and chairs; minor repair of fencing; fertilizes lawns; sprays for insects and weeds; light repair of irrigation systems; operates trucks, tractors and various yard equipment; serves as the mechanic for grounds department which includes the service, repair and operational maintenance of engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes and all other equipment components; supervises student help; may serve in absence of supervisor; performs other related work as required. KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of the care and operation of manual and motorized groundskeeping equipment including trucks and tractors; proper care of lawns, flowers, trees and shrubs. Working knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of the mechanic trade. ABILITIES: Ability to perform manual labor; perform a variety of gardening and grounds keeping tasks; to operate equipment; to follow directions; to deal effectively with supervisor and fellow workers. Ability to work from blueprints, plans and sketches; to estimate time needed to complete equipment maintenance projects; to perform acceptable equipment repair work as a mechanic; maintain effective working relationships with others. Proficient in equipment operation and Grounds keeping profession. Ability to repair and maintain light and heavy equipment used by department. EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess at least one of the following certifications: - Commercial Pesticide License, - Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI). EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience as a groundskeeper and one year experience as a mechanic, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Schedule: 12-Month; 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday. Wage: $20.91 per hour for 120-day probationary period; then $23.23 per hour. Equal Opportunity Employer