Seasonal Groundskeeper

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for full time Seasonal Groundskeeper. This is a Level VII position, with a current starting wage of $18.75 per hour. This position will be employed from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

Under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping functions such as fencing, asphalt and concrete repair, grass mowing. Dumpster cleanup, tree removal, pruning, etc. It is the responsibility of the groundskeeper to maintain grounds to ensure a safe, clean and attractive environment for students, staff and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turn grounds; edge walkways; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; sweep litter from walks, driveways and all other district areas and property.
• Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, hedges and shrubs; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system, as required.
• Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up and removing paper, trash, trimmings and debris from grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, and athletic fields and other district areas and property; empty waste receptacles; report need for repairs and unsafe conditions. Remedy the unsafe conditions immediately, if able.
• Remove snow and other inclement products to ensure safety of students and staff.
• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance work in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and surrounding landscape as assigned by the position; measure and mark with appropriate marking materials and equipment to delineate the area of play and restricting lines as prescribed and established by league and sport rules; drag, repair, mow and edged all athletic fields, as needed.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment such as mowers, edgers, blowers, sprayers, trucks, backhoes, excavators, skip loaders...