Campus Groundskeeper: Maintain Our Safe, Inviting Grounds

Westover School; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental reimbursement

HRA

Employer-paid life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Westover School in Middlebury, CT seeks a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and outdoor spaces year-round. You will operate landscaping equipment, assist with snow removal, perform light maintenance on tools, and help support campus events while upholding safety standards.

The role is full-time, 12-month, outdoors in various weather conditions; a valid driver's license and prior groundskeeping experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of professional landscaping/groundskeeping preferred.
• Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, shrubs, trees, and landscaped areas.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Monitor irrigation and report maintenance needs.
• Support campus events and general facilities tasks.
• Ensure safety and proper PPE use.

Skills

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Power tools

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial landscaping equipment

Power tools

Job description

Westover School in Middlebury, CT seeks a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and outdoor spaces year-round. You will operate landscaping equipment, assist with snow removal, perform light maintenance on tools, and help support campus events while upholding safety standards.

The role is full-time, 12-month, outdoors in various weather conditions; a valid driver's license and prior groundskeeping experience are preferred.