Campus Groundskeeper & Field Prep Specialist

Sylvania; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual grounds stipend

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Groundskeeper for the Northfield Campus on a 12-month assignment, working Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with occasional overtime. The role includes mowing, field maintenance, irrigation, snow removal, and other duties as directed by supervisors.

The position requires the ability to operate grounds equipment, physical stamina, and a valid Illinois driver's license. A $2,080 annual grounds stipend is included in starting compensation.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate job-related vehicles and equipment.
• Mechanical ability to maintain equipment.
• Ability to shovel, plow snow, and spread salt during winter hours.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Ability to regularly lift and handle items weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to read instructions, manuals, signs and product labels.
• Physical effort including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, raking, shoveling, and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds of high school property by mowing, trimming, litter removal, trash emptying, and edging sidewalks.
• Maintains sports fields by painting markings, edging, weed control, field dirt and mound maintenance, and game prep.
• Maintains water management through automatic irrigation or manual hoses.
• Snow removal responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Operate equipment

Mechanical ability

Snow removal

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Read instructions

Physical endurance

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Groundskeeper for the Northfield Campus on a 12-month assignment, working Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with occasional overtime. The role includes mowing, field maintenance, irrigation, snow removal, and other duties as directed by supervisors.

The position requires the ability to operate grounds equipment, physical stamina, and a valid Illinois driver's license. A $2,080 annual grounds stipend is included in starting compensation.