Buildings and Grounds Worker

Bound Brook School District; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 40,925 - 63,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness, and Bereavement Days

Job summary

The Bound Brook School District seeks a dedicated individual for the Buildings & Grounds role. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining facilities, ensuring safe landscaping, and preparing athletic fields. Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License and complete a criminal history background check, with a preference for those holding a Black Seal License. Full-time staff are eligible for comprehensive health benefits, and salaries range from $40,925 to $63,730 annually based on the established salary guide.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Required criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining all facilities to district standards.
• Maintaining and ensuring landscaping on all district properties.
• Preparing fields and courts for athletic events.
• Snow and ice removal from district properties.
• Maintaining district equipment according to specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of plant operation and maintenance

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively

Valid Driver's License

Education

Black Seal License (recommended)

Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Job description

Title

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Qualifications

• Black Seal License (recommended).
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Knowledge of plant operation and maintenance, cleaning methods and procedures, heating and ventilation, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Reports To

Director of Building & Grounds

Job Goal

To provide a safe, clean, and exceptional school facilities and district grounds.

Performance Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining all facilities assigned to the district's standards following written protocols.
• Maintaining, enhancing, and ensuring safe manicured landscaping on all district properties, including gutter cleaning, topsoil dressing, grass cutting, hedge and tree trimming, leaf cleaning, mulching, and keeping the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
• Preparing for pre‑athletic and post‑athletic events by ensuring that fields and courts are properly maintained, lined, and safe for all participants.
• Snow and ice removal using shovels, truck plows, and other mechanical devices on all district properties.
• Maintaining all district equipment such as trucks, mowers, blowers, chainsaws, plows, and UTVs according to manufacturer specifications.
• Keeping all district equipment clean daily and storing it neatly and properly.
• Completing assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Completing general maintenance work including but not limited to carpentry, sheetrock, spackling, painting, playground inspections, and repairs.
• Responsible for moving, storing, or discarding furniture or equipment when assigned.
• Obeying all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to district operations.
• Complying with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris.
• Responsible for opening and closing all district buildings when needed, following district policies, rules, and regulations.
• Following all district safety protocols, OSHA, POSHA, and other recognized workplace safety standards while working.
• Obtaining a Black Seal Boiler License within the first year of employment.
• Performing all duties as assigned by the administration.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of noncertified staff.

Salary

Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $40,925 to $63,730.

Benefits

Full‑time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness, and Bereavement Days are included.