Grounds Assistant (Summer Only Positions)
Academy School District 20, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Overview
Location:
Facilities Management
Recruiting Start Date:
04/16/2026. This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.
Target Hire Date:
05/13/2026
This Grounds Assistant vacancy is to hire for 6 Temporary Seasonal positions. Approximate dates are mid-May through mid-August.
Position is not open to current Academy District 20 260-day employees
Position does not offer Benefits
Required minimum age is 18 years
Pay is $21.11 per hour
Responsibilities
Responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions relating to landscaping and operation of equipment at various District sites.
Develops and promotes good community relations among various community school stakeholders.
Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Keeps buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, athletic, and play areas neat and clean at all times
Mows lawns and trims and edges around landscaping
Cleans out drainage ditches and/or culverts
Operates machinery and equipment including power mowers and weed trimmers
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision
Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in general grounds maintenance work
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment outdoors regularly and indoors occasionally.
Physical Demands
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.
Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects
Cognitive Functions
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, High school graduate - high school diploma or equivalent
Benefits and Status
Benefits Eligibility:
Under Part-time - Ineligible
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
How To Apply
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:
A current resume
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.
Hiring Manager
Hiring Manager Email:
nathan.bunch@asd20.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Facilities Management
Recruiting Start Date:
04/16/2026. This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.
Target Hire Date:
05/13/2026
This Grounds Assistant vacancy is to hire for 6 Temporary Seasonal positions. Approximate dates are mid-May through mid-August.
Position is not open to current Academy District 20 260-day employees
Position does not offer Benefits
Required minimum age is 18 years
Pay is $21.11 per hour
Responsibilities
Responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions relating to landscaping and operation of equipment at various District sites.
Develops and promotes good community relations among various community school stakeholders.
Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Keeps buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, athletic, and play areas neat and clean at all times
Mows lawns and trims and edges around landscaping
Cleans out drainage ditches and/or culverts
Operates machinery and equipment including power mowers and weed trimmers
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision
Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in general grounds maintenance work
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment outdoors regularly and indoors occasionally.
Physical Demands
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.
Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects
Cognitive Functions
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, High school graduate - high school diploma or equivalent
Benefits and Status
Benefits Eligibility:
Under Part-time - Ineligible
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
How To Apply
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:
A current resume
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.
Hiring Manager
Hiring Manager Email:
nathan.bunch@asd20.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr