Summer Grounds Worker

Niles Community Schools

Temporary position for the summer of 2025

Reports to: Director of Operations and Volunteer Coordinator (or designee)

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Job Requirements:

High school diploma, GED
Ability to safely operate various types of equipment to maintain school grounds
Current Michigan Drivers License
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to function in fast paced, changing environment
Willingness to work five days a week
Reliable transportation.
Willingness to take scheduled breaks at work location daily.

Attitude Requirements:

Must have a cooperative, friendly personality. This position will deal directly with administrators, building principals, maintenance/custodial staff, and the general public.
“Whatever-It-Takes” attitude is a must.

Essential Duties (non-prioritized):

Safely and responsibly operate zero turn mowers at all designated school properties.
Safely and responsibly operate all ancillary equipment associated with the upkeep of schools grounds
Safely and responsibly operate school owned vehicles to transport mowers to and from school properties.
Pickup trash, leaves and other debris in daily course of duties in effort to keep school properties clean.
Perform light maintenance on mowers on daily/weekly basis such as, clean mower decks, check oil levels as necessary, observe and check overall condition of equipment prior to and during usage and notify supervisor immediately if equipment is in need of repair.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent, compliance.officer@nilesschools.org or 269.683.6662; at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.