Grounds Laborer .5 FTE (2)

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District; South Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a dependable part-time Grounds Maintenance worker for year-round outdoor upkeep in South Yarmouth, MA. You will help maintain school grounds, irrigation systems, and athletic fields, with flexible scheduling to support events and seasonal needs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on landscaping and irrigation experience, can work independently, and hold a valid MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in landscaping, grounds maintenance, irrigation, or related areas.
• Familiarity with commercial landscaping equipment and basic maintenance practices.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping tasks: mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weeding.
• Assist with planting, mulching, seeding, turf restoration.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Prepare athletic fields for practices and events; line and layout fields.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Athletic field maintenance

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Tools

Commercial lawn mowers

String trimmers

Leaf blowers

Irrigation controllers

Job description

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Maintenance - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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.

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

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.

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]

Welcome to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Maintenance

Our mission is to support the mission and vision of the school district by providing a safe, clean well maintained environment which protects the capital investment of the community. To properly maintain all facilities. This will be accomplished by identifying repair, maintenance and environmental issues for each building, implementing a computerized maintenance management system, assigning and periodically reviewing priorities, initiating preventative maintenance activities and communicating the condition of building on a regular basis. To properly maintain grounds. To provide professional development opportunities for staff. This will be accomplished by identifying general activities, making system-wide professional development available to maintenance staff, encouraging staff members to conduct training and conducting follow-up surveys. To implement an energy management program. This will ensure that the buildings are being managed as efficiently as possible and reduce unnecessary energy costs. To make buildings available for community use. This will be accomplished by scheduling building use, updating the regulations for building use, identifying areas of concern and working cooperatively with community members.