Maintenance Specialist (Grounds)

Maintenance Specialist (Grounds) JobID: 4373

Position Type:

ESP - Operations & Maintenance

Date Posted:

5/28/2026

Location:

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (GROUNDS)

Closing Date:

Until filled

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Hours per Day:8FTE:1.0Days per Year:260Reports to:Grounds & Custodial ManagerPay Level:AUX/TECH 03.1Pay Rate:$28.37-$32.59 per hourHow to Apply:External and internal candidates can apply online at wps.org by 4pm of the closing date. For all current District employees, please submit an online Internal Application along with an updated resume by 4pm of the closing date. Incomplete applications or resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered.Selection Process:Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Due to a high volume of applications received, candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Additional testing may be conducted. Post-offer background screenings are required. Job Purpose:Ensure every child reaches their full potential

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Ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for the students, staff and community through the preservation and maintenance of District structures, facilities and assets while sustaining a high level of customer service.Qualifications:Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized courses in mechanical theory, basic electrical, experience in metal work, including welding and sheet metal fabrication.
• More than one year of experience in gutter and roof repair, gym equipment repair or replacement and metal fatigue and wear.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Metal working skills.
• Operating knowledge of gym equipment repair desired.
• English language skills required. Bilingual desirable.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules and instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 60 days of hire.
• State asbestos contractor/supervisor license required within one year of hire.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) required within one year of hire.
• Playground license required within one year of hire.
• Certified A & B operator fuel island required within one year of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains communications by:

• Meeting with supervisor and/or District staff, e.g., projects, vendors, District needs.

• Being accessible via District communication devices.

• Responding to requests submitted electronically.

• Preserve District structures, facilities and assets to ensure a safe environment by:

• Adhering to District guidelines and procedures.

• Complying with federal, state and local building codes and regulations.

• Using approved District methods to exterminate insects and vermin.

• Installing custom-fit walk-off mats.

• Educating on the proper use and maintenance of equipment, e.g., fuel island, main gate lifts.

• Inspecting fire extinguishers biannually.

• Removing snow from grounds, e.g., snow plow, snow blower, ice melt.

• Applying chemicals and fertilizer.

• Cleaning, inspecting and installing storm water drains.

• Performing landscaping duties, e.g., mowing, trimming, watering, tree removals, weeding, walls, fences, concrete.

• Assessing proper operation of grounds equipment and tools.

• Providing preventative maintenance on equipment, e.g., vehicles, lubing equipment, sharpening and replacing blades.

• Participating in required professional development.

• Maintain District assets by:

• Fabricating, installing and repairing window shades.

• Repairing window slides.

• Cutting and molding sheet metal for repairs, e.g., down spouts, gutters.

• Making necessary sewing repairs, e.g., vacuum backpack harnesses, stage curtains.

• Installing basic floors and estimating associated costs.

• Installing metal plates on floor joints.

• Replacing and repairing tiles, e.g., laminate floor tiles.

• Re-adhering loose or torn carpet.

• Installing and replacing cove base.

• Performing biannual preventative maintenance, e.g., down spouts, gym equipment, roof, drains, gutters.

• Developing preventative maintenance procedures.

• Provide services to the District by:

• Completing work orders as received.

• Remaining available for 24 hour on-call emergency duty pursuant to a schedule assignment.

• Serving on snow removal team.

• Assisting other trades as necessary.

• Contacting outside vendors to consider cost savings over contracted work.

• Tracking carpet and tile statistics for possible grant applications.

• Reproducing electrical and mechanical blueprints.

• Delivering lifts to various locations and training staff on proper use.

• Ordering, tracking and stocking supplies and materials.

• Preparing athletic fields, e.g., paint/chalk lines, fences, asphalt, concrete.

• Maintaining parking lots and sidewalks.

• Painting signs, posts and pavement lines.

• Installing and maintaining playground equipment.

• Assisting with graffiti removal.

• Controlling parking lot traffic during major events.

• Performing other tasks as assigned.

• Maintain a high level of productivity by cross training within the department.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel and all job-related matters.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Activities (amount of time):Stand1/3 to 2/3Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlUnder 1/3WalkUnder 1/3Talk1/3 to 2/3SitUnder 1/3HearUnder 1/3Use hands to finger, handle or feedUnder 1/3TasteNoneReach with hands and arms1/3 to 2/3SmellUnder 1/3Climb or balance1/3 to 2/3 Weight & Force Demands (amount of time):Up to 10 poundsOver 2/3Up to 100 poundsUnder 1/3Up to 25 pounds1/3 to 2/3More than 100 poundsUnder 1/3Up to 50 poundsOver 2/3 Mental Functions (amount of time):Compare1/3 to 2/3Compute1/3 to 2/3AnalyzeUnder 1/3SynthesizeNoneCommunicateOver 2/3Evaluate1/3 to 2/3CopyUnder 1/3Interpersonal SkillsOver 2/3Coordinate1/3 to 2/3Compile1/3 to 2/3InstructUnder 1/3NegotiateUnder 1/3Work Environment (amount of time):Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)Under 1/3Extreme cold (non-weather)NoneWork near moving mechanical partsOver 2/3Extreme heat (non-weather)NoneWork in high, precarious places1/3 to 2/3Risk of electrical shockUnder 1/3Fumes or airborne particlesUnder 1/3Work with explosivesUnder 1/3Toxic or caustic chemicalsNoneRisk of radiation1/3 to 2/3Outdoor weather conditions1/3 to 2/3VibrationUnder 1/3Vision Demands (items listed below are required):Close vision (clear vision at 20" or less)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusNoise Level (exposure level):LoudWestminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: ..., email: .... Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.