Grounds Keeper

Windham Raymond School District, RSU#14; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Raymond School District, RSU#14 in Windham, ME is seeking a Grounds Keeper to join the district grounds team. You will work year‑round maintaining school grounds, preparing fields for events, and performing equipment upkeep.

The role requires a valid Maine driver’s license, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. The position is full‑time with responsibilities including snow removal in winter and on‑call time.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Maine Driver's License.
• CHRC check required or in process at time of hire.
• At least 2 years of relevant groundskeeping experience preferred.
• High School or Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Year‑round grounds maintenance for the district’s schools and buildings.
• Prepare fields for events (football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball/softball) and setup/breakdown.
• Maintain fields: clay work, moisture control, raking, dragging, lining.
• Operate equipment: mowers, tractors, weed eaters, and irrigation components.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Assist with snow removal during winter and on‑call duties as needed.

Skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Soil and turf maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Trade School Certificate

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Word

Google Docs

Hunter Irrigation Systems

Job description

Grounds Keeper

Windham Raymond School District, RSU#14 Windham Raymond School District, RSU#14 - Windham, Maine

Job Details

Job ID: 5891087

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Come join the RSU #14 Grounds Team at Windham Raymond School District!

Candidates must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, set priorities, have a strong mechanical aptitude, and understand soil and turf maintenance and care. The shift is a 40 hour a week position eligible for overtime when necessary and hours are generally during the day although flexibility to work some evenings, nights, holidays and weekends is a must. During the winter months the position is responsible for snow removal and hours are shifted based on the demands of the storm. The position will also have some on call time.

Candidates must hold a valid Maine Driver's License and have a clean driving record.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• 1. Participate in year-round grounds maintenance of the District’s schools and buildings
• 2. Follow schedule for grounds upkeep, maintenance and grounds projects in collaboration with the Grounds Coordinator
• 3. Familiarity with preparing fields for specific events. Examples: football, soccer, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, field hockey, baseball / softball. Set-up and break down of above events.
• 4. Knowledge of baseball / softball clay work of mounds and home plate areas. Managing moisture of skinned areas, proper raking, dragging, lining of baseball / softball fields.
• 5. Familiarity with zero turn mowers, gators, reel mowers, mid size tractors, Echo weed eaters and other small equipment.
• 6. Perform basic preventive maintenance on grounds equipment
• 7. Familiarity with computers, programs such as Excel, Google Sheets, Word and Google Docs.
• 8. Familiarity with Google Calendar (electronic calendar)
• 9. Familiarity with clearing snow from sidewalks (mid size tractors w/ 6’ snowblower), using a one ton plow truck with a v-plow, salting roadway with one ton polycaster, salting sidewalks with a gator and fast caster spreader.
• 10. Familiarity with Hunter Irrigation Systems, irrigation heads & solenoids
• ** If lacking some of the above experience, we’re looking for someone who is motivated to learn the intricacies and skills associated with the position.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Welcome to Windham Raymond School District, RSU#14

RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students.Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience.New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.

Job Requirements

• Must hold or be in the process of obtaining an approved Maine Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) at time of hire.
  Must hold a valid Maine Driver's License.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bill Hansen
• 228 Windham Center Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: [phone], x 2025
• Email: [e-mail]