Grounds Worker / Groundskeeper - Maintenance and Operations
Company: Lees Summit R-7 School District
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
2025-26 School Year 244 days/year 8 hours/day Purpose Statement:
The job of Grounds Worker was established for the purpose/s of
providing grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring
attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting
against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds
maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies,
events and/or recreational activities. This job reports to
Supervisor of Grounds Essential Functions Assists in the
application of pesticides for the purpose of controlling insects
and weeds in accordance with established procedures. Attends unit
meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of
gathering information required to perform job functions. Cleans
landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields,
litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing
hazards. Maintains job related grounds keeping equipment for the
purpose of ensuring for the availability of equipment in a safe
operating condition. Maintains playground equipment for the purpose
of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating
condition in compliance with established guidelines. Performs snow
and ice control operations when needed for the purpose of a safe
environment. Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns,
shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds
attractive and protecting against erosion. Prepares grounds and
athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds,
chalk fields, paint stripping, etc.) for the purpose of providing
adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational
activities and/or athletic events. Repairs irrigation systems and
components (e.g. valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the
purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper
working order. Repairs pavement, fences, drainage structures,
outdoor facilities for the purpose of providing a safe area.
Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel
for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g.
facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking
appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for
resolution. Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies,
etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials
required at job site. Other Functions Performs other related duties
as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge
and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications) Skill-Based Competencies
required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including
tractors,weed whips, mowers, hand and power tools, etc.; and
adhering to safety practices. Knowledge-Based Competencies required
to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: method
of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc.;
and safety practices and procedures. Ability-Based Competencies
required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and
schedules; working under time constraints; and communicating with
diverse groups. Required Testing None Specified Certificates &
Licenses Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
Pesticide Certification State Commercial Driving License Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Continuing Educ.
/ Training None Specified FLSA Status Non Exempt
Keywords: Lees Summit R-7 School District, Lawrence , Grounds Worker / Groundskeeper - Maintenance and Operations, Construction , Lees Summit, Kansas
