Custodian 4 | Grounds Crew Job at St. Louis Park Public Schools, Park County, MT

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  • St. Louis Park Public Schools
  • Park County, MT

Job Description

Title:

Custodian 4 Groundscrew

DBM Classification:

B22/Grade 7

Department:

Buildings and Grounds

Salary Range:
$21.22 - $27.77
Employee Group:

Custodial

Prepared Date:

September 2025

Reports to:

Facilities Coordinator

FTE/ FLSA Status:

1.00 FTE (8 hours per day) 12-Months-Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator, the Grounds Person performs annual maintenance and preventative maintenance around the turf, shrubs, trees, fences, parking and sidewalk surfaces, irrigation, landscaping, cleaning, and snow removal of all outside areas adjacent to the school district's buildings and property. This classification also supports food delivery and athletic events and activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs maintenance and preventative maintenance on all grounds surrounding District building facilities and all District land adjacent to buildings.
  • Plans prioritizes, and performs daily ground operations tasks and duties.
  • Provides full upkeep of lawns, athletic fields, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, irrigation systems, retaining walls, concrete, playgrounds, flagpoles, fences, trash cans, litter, graffiti removal, and storm damage repair.
  • Provides maintenance and upkeep of all equipment used by grounds staff.
  • Instruct seasonal (summer staff) staff on the proper operation of equipment and skills for grounds maintenance.
  • Operates a variety of machines and equipment used for ground maintenance.
  • Provides physical and logistical support for Food Service Delivery needs.
  • Loads and unloads trucks with food supplies and equipment.
  • Delivers freight between and among the schools in the district.
  • Provides physical and logistical support for Athletic events.
  • Sets up equipment and provides field preparation for and to each sporting event held outside.
  • Takes down and puts away all related equipment from each sporting event.
  • Cleans up trash after sporting events.
  • Restores fields for appropriate multi-use functions.
  • Completes work orders sent from staff for various instructional and after-school extra-curricular activities and programs.
  • Hauls items from building to building, such as school records, books, furniture, AV equipment, computers, stages, risers, chairs, tables, books, scaffolding, musical instruments, office equipment, fuel, cleaning equipment, classroom barriers, desks, and paper.
  • Provides snow and ice removal during the winter season.
  • Operates dump trucks, loaders, plows, and other snow-removing machinery.
  • Spreads salt and chemicals, shovels sidewalks and walkways.
  • Performs oil, fluid, and tire checks, cleaning, washing, and vacuuming, replacing blades and sharpening blades, and assisting in maintaining ground equipment, tools, and vehicles.
  • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of requirements for the fundamentals of landscaping, tree care, lawn/turf care, and general ground facilities (parking lots, buildings, etc.).
  • Knowledge of tools, equipment, machines, and materials used in maintaining grounds and outside facilities.
  • Preventive maintenance practices and procedures for tools, equipment, and machinery.
  • Knowledge of district safety procedures and requirements for operating large machinery, powered equipment, mowers, chemicals, etc.
  • Knowledge concerning the set-up of fields and equipment for various athletic events and the maintenance of athletic fields.
  • Operating and maintaining all equipment for grounds maintenance, snow removal, tractors, and accessories.
  • Laying out, marking, and maintaining athletic fields.
  • Conduct routine preventive maintenance on ground equipment, machinery, and tools.
  • Operating mowers, irrigation systems, and sprayers.
  • Reading and understanding documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Applying basic mathematics in determining areas and quantities and adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying units of measure.
  • Communicating and cooperating with District staff, supervisors, building administrators, and other District employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
  • Pushing and pulling equipment that exceeds 100 pounds
  • Must be able to climb a ladder, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces or positions as needed.
  • Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Answer, communicate, and use 2-way radio in a clear, precise voice.
  • Seeing to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
  • Work may involve herbicides, fertilizers, and various other chemicals. Position holders are exposed to some potential hazards and risks associated with the performance of the work, including exposure to various hazardous chemicals, fumes, and physical injury from operating heavy equipment and power equipment (e.g., mowers, saws, bobcats, loaders, etc.).
  • Duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions and are subject to unexpected calls due to snow removal and weather conditions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least three to six months of previous experience related to the job is required to gain entry.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, REGISTRATION
  • CDL Driver's License
  • 2nd Class Boilers License.
BENEFIT INFORMATION St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information, including specific benefits and associated costs, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts .

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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