Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Pay Range

$25.96 – $30.27 per hour

FY 2026–2027 Maintenance CBA (Step scale based on experience)

The Role

To provide students and staff of the District with safe, attractive, well-maintained grounds and superior sports fields.

Reports To

Lead Groundskeeper, Facilities Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Ability to perform duties in varied climate conditions
• Ability to work well under stress
• Experience maintaining grounds equipment and machinery
• Valid State of Maine driver’s license appropriate to assigned vehicles
• Acceptable driving record for district insurance purposes
• Ability to demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for school grounds, including sports fields
• Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer or chemicals as needed
• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubs to support landscape appearance
• Assist in selecting lawn and flower seed varieties suited to soil conditions
• Prune trees and trim hedges to promote growth and appearance
• Mow lawns using hand or power equipment; operate weed trimmers and leaf blowers as needed
• Set up irrigation systems and water lawns and flowerbeds
• Monitor plants for pests or disease and report concerns to Lead Groundskeeper
• Adjust and repair grounds equipment such as mowers, sprinklers, and hand tools
• Shovel snow and apply sand, salt, or other materials for safety
• Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse
• Maintain and repair bleachers, outdoor furniture, and outbuildings
• Perform custodial duties indoors during winter months as assigned
• Carry and respond to on-call phone duties as assigned (compensated)
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Perform additional duties assigned by Facilities Manager or Lead Groundskeeper

Core Competencies

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