Groundskeeper

Pottsgrove School District; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

paid holidays

paid time off

PSERS enrollment

Job summary

Pottsgrove School District seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain school facilities, grounds and athletic fields in the district-wide operation. The role requires readiness to perform landscaping, equipment maintenance, and field prep for events across multiple athletic venues.

Starting immediately, the position demands a high school diploma plus turf management experience, a valid PA driver’s license, and background clearances. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years' experience managing turf grass on athletic fields with construction, renovation, irrigation.
• Valid PA Driver’s license required.
• Submission of criminal history records (PA State Police), FBI background check, and Act 151/Act 34 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, aerator, trimmer, and vehicles.
• Prepare fields for games and perform post-game repairs for football, baseball, soccer, etc.
• Maintain planting beds, shrubs and trees; perform landscaping.
• Ensure playground safety and maintain equipment.
• Maintain and repair district vehicles and equipment; ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain and repair traffic signs and exterior lighting.
• Snow and ice removal using tools and plows.
• Paint and move equipment as needed for district events.
• Support maintenance and custodial staff as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Maintenance

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Groundskeeper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961891

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Provide maintenance to school facilities, grounds and athletic fields.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and tools such as, but not limited to, mowers, aerator, string trimmers, top dresser, fertilization spreader, backhoe and vehicles.
• Conduct pre-game preparation including field lay out and post-game repair of athletic fields including, but not limited to, football, baseball, field hockey, lacrosse and soccer fields.
• Perform landscaping practices, including but not limited to, maintaining planting beds, shrub and tree care.
• Conduct maintenance to playgrounds for safety.
• Maintain small and large equipment and tools including but not limited to tractors, golf carts, paint machines and District vehicles (utilized by the grounds crew), ensuring cleanliness, proper fluid levels and that all equipment is in safe working order.
• Maintain and repair all traffic control signs, road markings and assist with the maintenance and repairs of roadway and exterior building lighting.
• Perform snow and ice removal activities including but not limited to the use of hand tools, snow blowers and plowing.
• Perform various duties including but not limited to interior and exterior painting and moving of equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job sites and District events.
• Assist maintenance and custodial staff for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Facilities Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent necessary

2 year experience in managing turf grass on athletic fields with construction, renovation, irrigation and growing.

Valid PA Driver’s license required

Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

FBI Criminal History Record

Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects

Some bending and twisting of the body

Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing 75 lbs. or more

Ability to stoop, kneel, and crawl

Ability to mostly sit with some walking, standing or moving throughout the district

SENSORY ABILITIES:

Visual acuity

Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin.

TEMPERAMENT:

Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Able to receive oral communication and convey details or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize tasks

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Must possess leadership skills

Must possess basic computer skills

Ability to operate various office equipment

Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and vehicles

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)

LOCATION:

District Wide

PAY:

$19.37 - $24.13 per hour (commensuratewith experience)

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• enrollment in the state pension for educators (PSERS)

Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances

Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Casey Blankenbiller , Director of Facilitites
• Facilities Department
• Email: [e-mail]