Assistant Groundskeeper

Gill St. Bernard's School; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill St. Bernard’s School in Gladstone, NJ, is seeking a full-time Assistant Groundskeeper to maintain school grounds and buildings in excellent condition.

The role reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations and requires coordination with faculty, staff, and administration. Qualified candidates have at least 5 years of grounds experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license; CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in grounds work.
• CM like smartphones, walkie-talkies, and computers helpful.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive under school insurance.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all grounds work as requested and needed.
• Maintain school grounds and buildings in top condition.
• Assist in safety, health, and comfort of students and staff.
• Move equipment and materials within and between buildings.
• Occasional emergency response and snow removal duties.

Skills

Grounds work

Customer service

Safety

Education

High school diploma

CDL preferred

Tools

Mowers

Weedwhackers

Tillers

Tractors

Backhoe

Snowblowers

Trucks

Job description

About GSB

Gill St. Bernard’s School was founded in 1900. We are a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence. We believe that the education takes place not only in our classrooms, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. We believe in lifelong learning, and we support the development of individual and collective talents. Our PS – 12 school is situated on a 2018-acre campus, with collegiate-like facilities conveniently located just north of Interstate 287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. We are easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater.

Details

Posted: 13-Jul-26
Location: Gladstone , New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Categories
Facilities or Plant Operations

Primary Function

The Assistant Groundskeeper, within the Facilities and Operations Office, reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations and is a full-time, 12-month position. This position helps to maintain school buildings and grounds in outstanding condition to ensure full and productive use of School facilities. Grounds work is performed when needed and requested on the school campus, including the Head of School’s house and Home Winds Farm. To accomplish these tasks the Assistant Groundskeeper must work closely with faculty, staff, and administration.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform all grounds work as requested and needed.
• Maintain School buildings and grounds in outstanding condition to ensure full and productive use of the facilities as well as optimum appearance.
• Ensure that all activities confirm to School requirements.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the School and School community.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all members of the School community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Works at School events as needed.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery.
• Operate in a team environment effectively interacting with maintenance, farm, and security personnel.
• Perform set‑ups and breakdowns for School events which includes but limited to, tables, chairs, risers, stages, banners, signage, etc.
• Perform internal moves which includes furniture, boxes, books, deliveries, and other School equipment.
• Requires some work outside of normal work hours as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining School grounds and buildings in top condition.
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students, employees, families and guests in School buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform all grounds work as needed.
• Move equipment and materials within and between School buildings.
• Work when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the School and other specific events such as Commencement, Family Day, Alumni Reunion, and others.
• Involvement in snow removal from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.
• Spread sand, salt, and calcium on sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots during icy conditions.
• Act as a substitute custodian when necessary.
• Adhere to all school health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and the Asbestos Management Plan.
• Participate as part of the School’s Emergency Management Team under the direction of the Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management.
• Perform farm work as needed which includes, but is not limited to, livestock management, pruning trees, harvesting and weeding in the garden.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Operations, Chief Financial Officer and Head of School.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Requires prolonged sitting and standing
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push objects or materials up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires stopping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires use of machinery including, but no limited to, mowers, weedwhackers, tillers, tractors, backhoe, snowblowers, and trucks.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to work in high places such as rooftops and ceilings.

Training And Experience

• A high school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in grounds work.
• Working knowledge of smart phones, walkie-talkies, and computers.
• Ability to read product labels and assembly instructions.
• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive under the school’s insurance.
• CDL preferred.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and communication effectively with supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and parents, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation range: $37,000 – $42,000. Further consideration may be given to candidates with significant experience, education, or certifications.

Gill St. Bernard’s offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with employer match; tuition remission and tuition assistance; sick, personal, and vacation days.

GSB Diversity Statement

Gill St. Bernard’s School affirms that a diverse community of students, faculty, administration, staff, trustees, and alumni is essential to who we are as a school. We respect and value diversity, which includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, family structure, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background, as the basis for fostering a strong sense of self, community, and global understanding.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gill St. Bernard’s School prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of the school’s programs or activities are charged to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention.

About Gill St. Bernard's School

Gill St. Bernard’s School (GSB) is one of only a handful of New Jersey independent schools to offer preschool through grade 12 on a single campus. Founded in 1900, and home to approximately 600 students, the school is situated on a 208-acre campus with collegiate-like facilities including more than 20 buildings, a performing arts center, a turf field, tennis courts, a working farm, and a two-acre garden and orchard. The campus is conveniently located just north of I-287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. It is easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater. The school is a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence, committed to the belief that education takes place not only in the classroom, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. The school firmly believes in lifelong learning and supports the development of individual and collective talents. GSB is committed to recruiting, retaining, and supporting an exceptional faculty and staff of dynamic educators seeking to foster a love of learning, bring out the best in all students, and be guided by the school’s mission with an understanding that a sense of balance permeates all that the school does.