Campus Groundskeeper

Phillips Exeter Academy; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Grounds Person to maintain the campus grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor facilities. You will operate grounds equipment, assist with irrigation, lawn care, and seasonal snow removal while upholding safety and quality standards.

A strong candidate will have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least two years of related grounds experience. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience.
• Experience with grounds equipment and machinery required.
• Pesticide applicator license and knowledge of Integrated Pest Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and repetitive manual labor.
• Cleans culverts, drains, roads, and ditches; spread sand and gravel; erect road markers; shovel snow; collect refuse; rake leaves and grass; mow grass; operate light equipment related to above duties, including minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Performs other grounds maintenance as required.
• Maintains natural grass and synthetic turf athletic fields, including measuring and painting field markings.
• Maintains and repairs lawn irrigation systems.
• Maintains and repairs athletic equipment including goals, nets, and benches.
• Maintains outdoor tennis complex and Phelps Stadium venue.
• Assists with maintenance, event setup, and breakdown for athletic facilities.
• Cleans restrooms, athletic support buildings, and outside areas.
• Moves furniture, heavy objects, and equipment.
• Responsible for cultivating, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining lawns, athletic fields, shrubs, trees, and plantings as instructed.
• Operates all motorized and non-motorized small grounds machines and tractors with implements i.e. snow blower, power brush, aerator, vacuum, over seeder, sweeper, large rotary mowers, and forklifts.
• Operates bucket truck for tree work.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Maintains a clean and orderly storage area within the grounds department.
• Provides support for the collection, hauling, and disposal of refuse and recycling from Academy facilities and residences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Snow removal

Irrigation systems

Adolescent experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Tree care equipment

Irrigation gear

Job description

Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Grounds Person to maintain the campus grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor facilities. You will operate grounds equipment, assist with irrigation, lawn care, and seasonal snow removal while upholding safety and quality standards.

A strong candidate will have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least two years of related grounds experience. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.