Campus Groundskeeper & Field Maintenance Pro

SAU 16; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SAU 16 Groundskeeping role focuses on maintaining outdoor spaces around the school grounds, including lawns, gardens, athletic fields, and walkways. The position supports a welcoming campus for students, staff, and visitors and requires safe operation of landscaping equipment.

The Groundskeeper ensures safe, clean, and visually appealing exterior areas, supports seasonal maintenance, and collaborates with facilities staff to address maintenance needs and safety concerns across campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and watering lawns and gardens.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and handling of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently for communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine groundskeeping tasks, including mowing, trimming, edging, watering, fertilizing, and weeding lawns.
• Maintain a schedule for the efficient use of time depending on the athletic season and weather factors.
• Maintain gardens, trees, shrubs, and flower beds by planting, pruning, and weeding.
• Ensure athletic fields, playgrounds, and outdoor facilities are properly maintained and safe.
• Remove trash, debris, and litter from all outdoor areas.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Monitor and maintain proper irrigation system functionality.
• Perform seasonal maintenance, including leaf removal, snow removal, salting, and ice management.
• Maintain and mark athletic fields for games and practices.
• Assist with minor repairs to fences, walkways, benches, and other outdoor structures.
• Follow safety protocols and proper handling of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Set up and prepare outdoor spaces for events and activities.
• Monitor and report any hazards or maintenance needs on school grounds.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Mowing and trimming

Safety compliance

English communication

Tools

Lawnmowers

Trimmers

Irrigation equipment

Snow removal equipment

Job description

SAU 16 Groundskeeping role focuses on maintaining outdoor spaces around the school grounds, including lawns, gardens, athletic fields, and walkways. The position supports a welcoming campus for students, staff, and visitors and requires safe operation of landscaping equipment.

The Groundskeeper ensures safe, clean, and visually appealing exterior areas, supports seasonal maintenance, and collaborates with facilities staff to address maintenance needs and safety concerns across campus.