Custodian for Grounds and Building Maintenance

Position: Custodian for Grounds and Building Maintenance

Department/Location: District Wide

Organizational Scope:

Works under the Direction of the Director of Facilities and Head Custodian of Grounds and Building Maintenance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works across the district to prepare for seasonal demands of the athletic department.
• Assists with maintaining both natural and synthetic playing surfaces.
• Assists with the landscaping and maintenance of buildings district wide.
• Assists with the operation and maintenance of district equipment and machinery.
• Assists in snow operations.
• Assist the Head Custodian of Grounds and Building Maintenance in small building construction and maintenance projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications & Physical Demands:

• Must work as part of a team and independently.
• Previous experience or ability to learn the seasonal layout and maintenance of natural and synthetic playing surfaces in accordance with MIAA and National rules.
• Previous experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Previous experience or ability to learn the operations of grounds and turf equipment: Tractors, Zero turn mowers, Pressurized painters, Snow removal equipment, and other equipment as needed.
• Must have a current driver’s license and own transportation.
• A current Massachusetts Hoisting license or ability to earn in the first 6 months of employment.
• Current Massachusetts Core Pesticide License or ability to earn in the 1st year of employment.
• Must be able to walk 3-4 miles a day, lift up to 75 pounds, bend, twist regularly at the waist, knees and neck.
• Basic computer competency.
• Preferred experience with Turf, Landscaping, Horticulture, Certification.

Terms of Employment, Evaluation of Performance, and Salary:

The Custodian is a Nashoba Education Association Unit C position. Terms of employment, including evaluation and salary, are covered by the provisions of the Unit C collective bargaining agreement currently in effect. The hourly rate is the range, experience and qualifications will determine placement on the salary scale.