HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandscaping Trades HelperApril 2004
TITLE: Landscaping Trades Helper
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Idaho Driver’s License.
High School Diploma preferred.
Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and write and to understand operating instructions.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Grounds Foreman
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement as tested with the Idaho Standards Achievement
Test.
To maintain the ground of all district schools in a condition of safety, neatness and aesthetic attractiveness so that each student may be provided with an outdoor environment both
pleasing in appearance and enjoyable for play.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains and weeds the district’s landscape areas and planters.
Constructs new landscape sites and shrub beds.
Repairs damaged sod areas and damages on the fields.
Spot-checks trees and shrubs for insect damage or disease and reports to the Grounds Foreman.
Fertilizes shrubs and trees on the grounds and in front of the buildings.
Completes required paperwork.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Has regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a part-time, seasonal position that runs during June, July and August. Monday through Friday is considered the normal workweek. Emergency conditions may arise that
will require attention at any hour of the day or night. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 0.
This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment
at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Grounds Foreman in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified personnel
This position has been given an overall physical classification of heavy duty.
1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67-100%
Heavy >50 pounds** 40 pounds 20 pounds
**Lifts over 50 pounds with proper body mechanics and 2 or more workers.
The following chart indicates the activities required for this position and their frequency.
None Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting [X] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Standing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Bending at waist [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Forward Reaching [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Overhead Reaching [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Climbing Ladders [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Squatting [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Walking [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Repetitive arm/
shoulder movement [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Carrying [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Pushing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pulling [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Driving [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]