Groundskeeper

Sau-73---Gilford-School-District

Gilford (NH)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

403(b)

Tuition/Professional Development Reimb

Job summary

Gilford School District is hiring a dependable Groundskeeper to join our facilities team. This daytime role maintains school grounds, supports athletic fields, and ensures safe, welcoming outdoor spaces for students and staff.

Ideal candidates enjoy outdoor work, are detail-oriented, and can operate groundskeeping equipment safely. The position is full-time and in-person at Gilford, NH.

Qualifications

Previous groundskeeping or maintenance experience preferred.
Able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Reliable and able to work independently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, athletic fields, walkways, and landscaped areas to keep them safe and attractive.
Mow, trim, edge, rake and perform seasonal lawn care.
Maintain trees, shrubs, and flower beds with planting, pruning, weeding and mulching as needed.
Remove leaves, branches, litter, and debris from grounds and outdoor areas.
Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance, including snow and ice removal.
Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
Inspect grounds and equipment and report safety concerns to supervisor.
Assist with setup, maintenance, and cleanup of athletic fields for events.
Perform minor grounds-related repairs and organize tools and supplies.
Follow safety procedures and cooperate with other facilities staff.

Skills

Outdoor work

Lawn care

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Lawn mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Groundskeeper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897219

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Gilford School District is accepting applications for a dependable and hardworking Groundskeeper to join our facilities team. This daytime position plays an important role in keeping our school grounds safe, clean, attractive, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, stays on task, and is able to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, athletic fields, walkways, landscaped areas, and other school grounds to ensure they are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
Perform routine lawn care, including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, and other seasonal maintenance.
Maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscaped areas, including planting, pruning, weeding, and mulching as needed.
Remove leaves, branches, litter, and other debris from school grounds and outdoor areas.
Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance, including snow and ice removal as assigned.
Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, snow removal equipment, and other related tools.
Perform routine inspections of grounds, equipment, and outdoor facilities and report safety concerns or needed repairs to the supervisor.
Assist with the setup, maintenance, and cleanup of athletic fields and outdoor areas for school activities and events.
Perform minor grounds-related repairs and maintenance as needed.
Maintain and organize tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Follow all safety procedures and properly use equipment, tools, and materials.
Work cooperatively with custodial, maintenance, and other facilities staff to support the overall operation of the district.

Experience:

Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, facilities, or maintenance experience is preferred. Experience operating lawn care, landscaping, or snow removal equipment is helpful. Candidates should be reliable, able to work independently, comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and able to safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in maintaining attractive and safe school grounds are key to success in this role.

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