Grounds Laborer .5 FTE (2)

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a dependable grounds maintenance laborer to support year-round upkeep of school grounds, irrigation systems, and athletic fields across the district.

The ideal candidate has hands-on landscape experience, knowledge of irrigation and turf maintenance, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to keep outdoor facilities safe, attractive, and functional for students, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, irrigation systems, or athletic field maintenance.
• Familiarity with commercial landscaping equipment and basic maintenance practices.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and troubleshooting techniques.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping duties, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weeding, and general property maintenance.
• Maintain athletic fields for practices and games, including lining and layout for multiple sports.
• Operate and maintain mowing equipment, trimmers, leaf blowers, and related grounds machinery.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
• Seasonal irrigation startup and winterization under supervision.
• Snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entrances, and walkways.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain tools in clean, safe condition.
• Perform minor repairs to fencing and outdoor facilities.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Irrigation knowledge

Physical stamina outdoors

Ability to follow instructions

Independent and team work

Tools

Commercial mowing equipment

Irrigation controllers

Tractors and grounds machinery

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Facilities/Grounds/Drivers/ Grounds Laborer
• Date Posted:
  11/6/2026
• Location:
  Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Maintenance

COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the DY website .
All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.
All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website . A CORI application must be completed with our Central Office.

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a year-round, part-time position consisting of 20 hours per week.

The regular work schedule will be established by the Facilities and Maintenance Department. Scheduling flexibility may be required to accommodate athletic events, seasonal grounds maintenance, and weather-related conditions.

SUMMARY

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a dependable, motivated individual to assist with the year-round maintenance and improvement of school grounds, landscaping, irrigation systems, and athletic fields throughout the district. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in landscape maintenance, irrigation system operation and repair, and athletic field preparation. This position requires an individual who can work independently or as part of the district's grounds maintenance team to maintain safe, attractive, and functional outdoor facilities for students, staff, and the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Grounds and Landscape Maintenance

• Perform routine landscaping duties, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weeding, and general property maintenance.
• Assist with planting, mulching, seeding, and turf restoration.
• Operate and maintain commercial lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Maintain landscaped areas, walkways, parking areas, and school grounds.

Assist with seasonal cleanup, leaf removal, and storm debris removal.

Irrigation Systems

• Assist with the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems throughout the District.
• Identify and troubleshoot irrigation problems, including damaged sprinkler heads, leaks, valves, and piping.

Perform seasonal irrigation startup and winterization under appropriate supervision.

Athletic Field Maintenance and Setup

• Prepare athletic fields for school practices, games, and special events.
• Perform field lining, measuring, and layout for various sports, including soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball, and
• softball.
• Set up and remove athletic equipment, including goals, bases, benches, and field markers.
• Assist with maintaining baseball and softball infields, including dragging, raking, and leveling playing surfaces.
• Assist with turf maintenance, overseeding, aeration, and repair of high‑wear athletic field areas.

Ensure athletic fields and equipment are properly prepared and maintained for safe use.

Year-Round and Winter Grounds Maintenance

• Assist with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entrances, walkways, and other designated areas.
• Assist with storm cleanup, debris removal, and maintenance of outdoor facilities.
• Perform minor repairs to fencing, outdoor equipment, and grounds-related facilities.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, safe operating condition.
• Follow District safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Perform other grounds maintenance duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, irrigation systems, athletic field maintenance, or a combination of these areas.
• Familiarity with commercial landscaping equipment and basic maintenance practices.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other grounds maintenance personnel.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining school, municipal, recreational, or athletic facilities.
• Experience with athletic field layout, lining, and preparation for sporting events.
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers, sprinkler systems, and basic irrigation repairs.
• Experience operating commercial mowing equipment, tractors, and related grounds machinery.
• General knowledge of turf management, including aeration, seeding, and proper mowing practices.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical activities for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.

Ability to safely operate grounds maintenance tools and equipment.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT

Ellie Shallow, Administrative Assistant
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: [phone]