Groundsworker-District Wide
About The Position
The Groundsworker performs grounds maintenance and related tasks throughout the district. The position is 40 hours per week, year-round (12 months). Initial hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday through Wednesday, subject to alternate shifts under the contract. Work hours may be adjusted during winter months to meet the district’s snow removal needs. The starting salary is $46,000. The Groundsworker transports items within and outside the district, lays out and marks athletic fields, operates large lawn-mowing equipment, performs snow removal, and carries out landscaping and routine maintenance work. The role requires a valid New York State Class 3 driver’s license at appointment; a pesticide applicator’s license may also be required at appointment. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Grounds Crew Chief, the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, or the Superintendent’s assistant. Many assigned tasks are routine and repetitive and, once learned, can be performed with only general supervision.
Requirements
- High school or vocational school graduation, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and one year of site maintenance experience; or six years of site maintenance or grounds maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience within the stated limits.
- Possession of a valid Class 3 New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment.
- May be required to apply for a pesticide applicator’s license at the time of appointment.
- Good knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of general grounds maintenance.
- Working knowledge of methods used in propagating, planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, and lawns.
- Working knowledge of the growth characteristics of flowers, plants, and bulbs.
- Good knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used in snow plowing and maintaining roadways, paths, and building entrances and exits.
- Ability to get along well with others; initiative and resourcefulness; ability to follow written and oral instructions; industry and dependability; good judgment; and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
- Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward full-time experience requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of athletic field layout and maintenance experience.
- Five years of snow plowing experience.
- Five years of landscaping experience.
- CDL Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement and a clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Transport various items within and outside the district.
- Lay out and mark athletic fields.
- Operate large lawn-mowing equipment, grounds equipment, and trucks.
- Perform grounds maintenance, including cutting grass and weeds and raking leaves.
- Plant, transplant, cultivate, prune, spray, and trim shrubs, bushes, and trees.
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of concrete and blacktop surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, roads, athletic fields, and parks.
- Operate snow removal equipment; remove snow and salt and sand driveways and sidewalks.
- Perform routine tasks involving supplies and equipment, and remove rubbish, weeds, grass, and other debris.
- Contribute to the implementation of the District’s Mission and Belief statements.
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
