Temporary Landscaping

POSITION: Temporary LandscapingCATEGORY: Classified - TEMPORARYDEPARTMENT: MaintenanceLOCATION: WarehouseREPORTS TO: Maintenance ManagerSUMMARY: To ensure and support the timely completion of all landscaping projects.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the following landscaping duties:Lawn mowingTrimmingEdgingPruningWeedingAssisting with the installation and repair of underground sprinkler systemsKeep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, roof drains, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all timesTrim, mow, water, and weed all planted areas as necessaryEnsure that sport fields are mowed for athletic eventsMaintain tools and equipment and guard against breakage, loss, and theftOperate all maintenance vehicles in a safe and lawful mannerRemain on school premises for entire shift unless required to leave for work-related errands or meetingsAssist with the set-up and coordination of school and public use of facilitiesAssume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at inservicesKeep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may ariseRepresent the school district in a positive mannerKnow and follow school district policy and chain of commandPerform other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform 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.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Hold a current and valid Idaho Motor Vehicle License with an excellent driving recordAbility to perform long periods of standing; walking; climbing; bending; stooping; kneeling; bending and twisting at the neck and trunk; moving of furniture; pushing/pulling items such as tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines; frequent lifting of objects weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally move objects weighing up to ninety pounds; and climbing laddersAbility to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, to reach above the head and reach forward, to grasp toolsSelf-motivatedAbility to communicate effectivelyWorks well with students, staff, and the publicExcellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAble to work under pressures and deadlinesCOMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public.PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY SKILLS: Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to conduct basic math functions.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office) and spreadsheets (Excel).PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; lift and carry up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual's disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside and occasionally meets deadlines with severe time constraints.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary