2026-2027 Groundskeeper (Immediate Opening)

*Job Title: Groundskeeper*

Department

Grounds Services

Pay Grade

S170

FLSA Status

: Non-Exempt

Reports to

Director III – Custodial & Grounds

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events, and/or recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers the application of herbicides controlling turf pests and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops in order to gather information required to perform job functions.
• Clean landscaped areas and related items for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Maintain and/or repair playground equipment ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition in compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintain grounds keeping equipment ensuring the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Operate a variety of grounds keeping equipment ensuring the completion of work in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain a variety of landscaping materials keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepare grounds and athletic fields providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Purchase and/or request materials, supplies, equipment in order to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Remove snow ensuring safe and assessable facilities.
• Repair irrigation systems and components ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transport a variety of to...