Groundskeeper

Riverdale Country School•Bronx, NY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverdale Country School is seeking a dedicated and reliable Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of our campus grounds. This position is responsible for ensuring that all outdoor spaces are clean, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Groundskeeper will also support the Athletics Department by assisting with the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields both on and off campus.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field.
Knowledge of lawn care, athletic field maintenance, landscaping, irrigation systems, and seasonal grounds maintenance.
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Basic knowledge of small engine maintenance and repair.
Experience operating groundskeeping equipment, including tractors, commercial mowers, snow removal equipment, forklifts, and other power equipment.
Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Maintain the appearance and condition of campus lawns, landscaped areas, and athletic practice fields.
Prepare, lay out, and mark athletic playing fields for practices and competitions.
Mow, water, fertilize, aerate, and maintain lawns and turf.
Plant, prune, mulch, water, and fertilize flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscape features.
Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including leaf removal and snow and ice removal using equipment such as snow blowers, snowplows, and spreaders.
Keep campus grounds, walkways, parking areas, and surrounding facilities free of litter, debris, weeds, and other hazards.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs to irrigation systems.
Operate, clean, inspect, and maintain groundskeeping equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Follow all school safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assist with campus setup and breakdown for school events, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Facilities and Operations team.

Benefits

Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station.
Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D.
A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants,” which pay for enrichment activities.
Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA.
The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.