Grounds Technician

Broomfield CO

Description

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 530 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 107-acre campus, seeks a hard-working professional to join the grounds crew. The focus of this position is to create a country club look and feel in our rural environment. Past experience in irrigation is a plus. Experience with flower beds is very helpful. Dawson School Mission Statement: Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world. Qualifications: 1+ years of previous grounds experience. Basic mowing and landscaping experience with flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees. Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally Ability to handle difficult physical labor 8 hours a day Ability to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License Ability to walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time Basic computer skills High school diploma or GED required. Duties: Plant and tend to flowers, plant, shrubs, and trees as directed Maintain school grounds, including school orchard and athletic fields Monitor and adjust irrigation systems regularly. Repair leaks and breaks. Keep pumps and pump house in order Regularly clean outside building entries and general trash pick-up throughout campus Mowing as needed Snow removal Event set-up Basic maintenance duties as needed Additional duties as deemed necessary by Superintendent This is an hourly, full-time position, Monday-Friday. The hourly range is $15-19.50. Benefits include: medical, dental, life, 401(k) and time-off. Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Grounds and Maintenance Technician posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. This position is available immediately. No phone calls please. Visit: www.dawsonschool.org.