Groundskeeper/Maintenance

Ottawa USD 290 • www.usd290.org

Ottawa USD 290 is accepting applications for a Groundskeeper in the Maintenance Department.  Anticipated start date is 07/01/2024.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position for grounds maintenance.  This is an 12-month position that is resposible for maintaining school buildings and grounds to ensure full and productive use; move equipment and materials between buildings; maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all grounds maintenance.

General work schedule:  Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the District.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Director Darrell Moore at moored@usd290.org.

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Click HERE to view the current benefit guide.

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Ottawa USD 290

Benefits Information

Full-time, Classified Staff receive 16 hours of personal leave,  96 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of vacation leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.  Leave may be pro-rated based upon hire date.  

This is a KPERS eligible position. 

The District offers health, dental, vision, and other optional insurances.  An Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff.  

Optional 403(b) and 457 plans available.

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Salary Information

$13.85 to $15.10 per hour depending on qualifications

Employer Information

The Ottawa School District is comprised of three elementary schools, a middle school, high school and three alternative programs, with a total student population of 2,400. The staff consists of more than 200 certified teachers, 14 administrators and over 150 educational support personnel.  Technology is a high priority for the district.  Elementary classrooms are equipped with Smartboards; secondary classes have wireless air slates; LCD projectors are available in all classrooms; and an additional 1,153 new computers have been added.  Instructional coaches and a mentoring program are additional resources available to ensure that new teachers have the support necessary.

Ottawa is the county seat of Franklin County. It is a community of 13,000, located in northeast Kansas on the I-35 corridor, just 20 miles from Lawrence and 45 miles from Kansas City. Emporia and the Johnson County area are also a short drive away.  Ottawa is a growing community with new housing developments that offer numerous new homes.  An established industrial park, as well as Wal-Mart and American Eagle distribution centers are also located in Ottawa. 

 USD 290 provides certified employees with an employer funded 403(b) account.  After six years of service to the district, the teacher becomes vested in 10% of the value within his/her employer paid account.  The vested portion will continue to increase by 10% until the teacher is 100% vested upon beginning his/her 11th continuous year with USD 290.

Ottawa School District also offers employees health insurance options with a very minimal cost for a single policy.  For veteran teachers, years of service in previous districts are honored. 

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Job Contact Address

1404 S. Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067

Job Start Date

July-1-2024

Applications Due By

January-1-2025

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