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Location

Aurora, IL | United States

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Job description

Position Type:
Service Staff/Utility Custodian

Date Posted:
3/7/2024

Location:
Buildings and Grounds Center

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until filled

March 7, 2024
East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2023-2024 school
year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s)
listed below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.
VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION TITLE: Groundskeeper/Athletic Field person/Custodian
(2 Positions)
BUILDING(S): District (Buildings and Grounds Center)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months. 5-day workweek as assigned. Monday-
Friday. 8 Consecutive hours between 6 am-11 pm.
½-hour unpaid lunch. 2 ten-minute breaks.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Buildings and Grounds and/or Custodial
Supervisor
EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
START DATE: ASAP
JOB ID: 4298
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred. 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions as required by state and federal regulations.
NATURE OF WORK:
An employee in this class uses simple tools to maintain grounds including planting,
cultivating, pruning, and cutting plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. Assignments
are usually routine and repetitive in nature. Detailed instructions are given and problems
are referred to a supervisor. Work performance is inspected and evaluated based on
grounds appearance and errors are quickly revealed. This employee receives direct
supervision.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with duties of this position
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators,
staff and general public consistent with duties of this position.
JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Cuts lawns
2. Trims and edges and weeds
3. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
4. Removes damaged leaves, branches and twigs
5. Rakes and disposes of leaves
6. Cleans grounds and removes litter
7. Shovels snow from walks
8. Spread salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup
9. Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs
10. Water lawns, shrubs and flowers (when required)
11. Clean out drainage ditches
12. Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Director, Buildings and Grounds
Supervisors and/or Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications should be completed online at Position(s) will
remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

For more information on this position, please read the full description document.:

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