Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper I 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday – Friday (Part Time) 1250 Kings Hwy Lewes DE 19958 and Dover DE.

Knowledge

• District policies and protocols for safety and compliance of building, grounds, and equipment
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services for the school community

Skills

• Evaluate cleanup and maintenance needs and utilizing available resources to meet student needs
• Manage time and multiple tasks, prioritizing as needed to best serve students
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of factors in situations that may arise
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and the school community
• Operation of equipment, including, but not limited to buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, lawn equipment,
• snow removal equipment, etc.

Abilities

• Written and Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented

through spoken words and sentences.

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Basic computer skills

Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement:  (Groundskeeper I with Cleaning Duties) -

Cape Henlopen District Office and

Weight Room

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Requires no specialized experience or specific expertise.
• One (1) year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Successful background check
• Drug Test and Fingerprinting required

Duties/Responsibilities

• Groundskeeper is responsible for snow removal when needed with groundskeeping efforts.
• In addition, they will be maintaining the cleanliness of Cape Henlopen District Office Building along with Cape Henlopen High School Annex Weight Room, also future; Athletic pole building our goal is our students and staff members can work and learn in an environment that is sanitary, clean, and orderly.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
• Able to orally communicate effectively with co-workers and staff members.
• Able to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Position requires working/driving to each site during night hours
• Able to work collaboratively as a team member with other staff.
• Punctual and regular attendance.
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Cleaning and Sanitation
• Ensure building(s) are clean and safe for students and staff
• Provide a safe environment for student and staff by eliminating hazards
• Cleaning offices, vacuuming of carpets, sweeping mopping VCT flooring, weight room sanitization,
• Stripping/waxing experience preferred
• Dispose of trash and/or waste materials
• Maintain a clean and tidy custodial closet
• Respond to emergency calls for cleanup as needed
• Focus Area: District Office/Auxiliary Weight Room/as assigned

Maintenance

• Maintain floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture, and fixtures.
• Report all incidents of damage or missing items to the buildings to the Chief Custodian
• Ensure safe conditions on walks, driveways, and parking areas at all times, and may include snow removal during winter months snow removal of District Office sidewalk
• Assist in loading and unloading supplies, equipment from carriers as assigned.
• Maintain applicable equipment and ensure it is inspected regularly to assure safety and compliance.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment reporting replenishment tothe Chief Custodian
• District Office Grounds pulling weeds around perimeter of building and clearing stairwell drains, also trimming shrubbery, landscape upkeep

Physical Demands

• Continuous moderate effort or physical activity required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• regularly required to frequently climb, crawl, and kneel. Frequently carry or move objects more than 25 pounds and
• occasionally move objects of up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

• The employee will regularly work indoors along with outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions, in outdoor

duties as assigned.