Department: Facilities / Maintenance Reports To: Facilities Director / Grounds Supervisor

Job Summary: The Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for cultivating and maintaining clean, safe, and visually appealing outdoor spaces across district campuses and offices. This role ensures that all school grounds, athletic fields, playgrounds, and walkways are properly maintained to provide a secure and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campus Landscaping & Upkeep: Cut, trim, edge, and prune landscaped areas, shrubs, and trees across school grounds. Plant flowers and lay mulch or topsoil as needed to maintain campus aesthetics.
• Athletic Field Maintenance: Maintain and prepare athletic fields (football, soccer, baseball, track) for practices and games, including mowing, aerating, overseeding, and lining fields.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Rake, sweep, and remove trash, leaves, and debris from lawns, walkways, parking lots, and playgrounds. Clear walkways of snow and ice during winter months to ensure safe passage for students and staff.
• Irrigation Management: Water lawns, shrubs, and new grass. Check, adjust, and repair sprinkler heads, valves, and irrigation pipes to ensure efficient water usage.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate push and riding mowers, tractors, blowers, chainsaws, and trimmers. Perform routine cleaning and minor preventative maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
• General Facility Support: Inspect and perform minor repairs on outdoor hardscapes, including fences, playground equipment, signs, and benches. Assist the broader facilities team with heavy lifting or event setup as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or a related field (experience in a school or municipal setting is a plus).
• Ability to safely operate and perform basic maintenance on motorized grounds equipment.
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and fingerprinting (required for school district employment).
• Must obtain class B cdl with passenger and school bus endorsement. This must be done within the first year of employment.