Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper, 12-month position Full Time - 8 Hours / Day, 40 Hours / week

Description Of Duties :

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities the groundskeeper maintains grounds by mowing, raking, cuttings, rolling, reseeding and fertilizing lawns; Plants and cares for trees, shrubs, and flowers; Assists in the preparation and maintenance of baseball diamonds, football fields, running tracks, playgrounds, and other athletic and recreational areas; Operates and may perform routine maintenance on trucks, tractors, backhoes, mowers, rollers, tillers, chain saws, and other equipment; Removes snow and ice from walks, driveways, steps, and building entrances; Keeps grounds free of litter and debris; Assists in the construction and repair of pavilions, garages, picnic tables, benches, fences, and bleachers; Collects and disposes of rubbish; When not working as a Groundskeeper, may do other routine maintenance or cleaning work.

Salary : Minimum $17.50 / hour per WNIEA contract of agreement

Waterloo School District is in compliance with the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, Part 86, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, military / veteran status, genetic status, prior criminal record, or victim of domestic violence.

Job Qualifications : Good knowledge of ground maintenance practices and techniques; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of manual and mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance and snow removal; ability to follow oral and written instructions; willingness to perform manual labor; mechanical aptitude; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Ability to pass Background check through NYSED.

Position Start Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Application Deadline : 10 / 10 / 2025

Civil Service Title : Groundskeeper