8.2025 - Classified - Groundskeeper/Relief Custodian

40 hours per week 52 weeks per year 2080 hours per year

Benefits: BCBS - District will pay for employee health and dental insurance

Flex Plan option

Vacation

Holidays - 8 per year

Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System

Employee Option to Purchase: Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indenmity, Short Term Disability, Legal, Identity Protections, Permanent Life with LTC

Must Possess a valid Nebraska Driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Minimum of a High School diploma.
• Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License.
• Knowledge of the safe use of hand tools, power equipment, self-propelled mowers, snow removal equipment, and the safe use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of custodial work schedules and familiarity with all district buildings.
• Grounds keeping experience beneficial.
• Flexibility to work anywhere during the shift assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

• Performs all assigned duties of a custodian, and adheres to the cleaning schedule of each building.
• Fills in as directed to assume the duties of absent custodians in their assigned areas or buildings, with the capability of keeping the normal flow of the building intact with minimal interruption.
• Performs district snow removal and deliver ice melt supplies.
• Performs all outside duties assigned by the supervisor, (i.e. mowing, weeding, painting, repairing, picking up trash, setting/removing snow fence, fertilizing, spraying weeds, planting) and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance on mowing and snow removal equipment; (i.e. changing oil and oil filters, greasing, fueling, sharpen blades, etc.)
• Assists supervisor with building security checks after each building use.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Demonstrates proper mixture of cleaning chemicals.
• Properly operates mowers and power equipment.

Never Occasional Frequent Constant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+

• Standing X
• Walking X
• Sitting X
• Bending/Stooping X
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
• Climbing X
• Driving X
• Lifting 100 lbs. Max X
• Carrying 40 Ft. X
• Manual Dexterity Tasks: Medium Specifically: Cleaning Duties, Moving Equipment, Furniture, Books, etc.

Minor Maintenance and Mechanical Operation of Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 -

Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24th Street

Kearney, NE 68845

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