Campus Grounds & Fields Technician

Delbarton School; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Delbarton School in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Grounds Worker to maintain the campus grounds and athletic fields, and to assist other departments with Abbey-related tasks. You will operate mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other equipment, perform snow removal, irrigation testing, and assist with event setup as needed.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and work in all weather.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights (ladder, lift, scaffolding).
• Pesticide license (preferred, not required).
• Black Seal Boiler Operators License (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus landscape and seasonal plantings.
• Weeding, watering, mowing, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, trash pick-up, snow/ice removal.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and powered equipment (mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, tractors, etc.).
• Maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure readiness for use.
• Maintain and prepare sport fields according to the athletics schedule.
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Cleans rain gutters and building rooftops as necessary.
• Irrigation system test, timing and repair as necessary.
• Assist in event setup when necessary (tables and chairs).
• Participate in snow removal (shoveling, plowing, snow blower, salt spreader).
• Respond to emergencies (snow, fire, flood).

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Job description

Delbarton School in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Grounds Worker to maintain the campus grounds and athletic fields, and to assist other departments with Abbey-related tasks. You will operate mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other equipment, perform snow removal, irrigation testing, and assist with event setup as needed.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and work in all weather.