Groundskeeper

Springfield School District - PA; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Job summary

Springfield School District - PA is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to join the Facilities Department in Springfield, PA. The role runs 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, year-round, with benefits including a pension, and reports to the Grounds Foreman.

The Groundskeeper will maintain the grounds, operate equipment such as mowers and backhoes, and ensure campuses are safe, clean and aesthetically appealing for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; trade training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must pass district written and physical tests.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the district's grounds and outdoor spaces year-round.
• Clean and preserve designated spaces and equipment.
• Restock disposable items and provide usage data to Grounds Foreman.
• Assist visitors to the facilities politely and professionally.
• Support other maintenance and custodial staff as directed.
• Maintain buildings and grounds, including mowing, trimming, pruning, and snow removal.
• Prepare athletic fields and outdoor facilities for events.
• Collaborate with district staff to ensure safe, attractive campuses.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Reading & Writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade training preferred

Tools

Lawn mowers

Backhoe

Plow trucks

Lifts

Job description

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Groundskeeper

Job Details

Job ID: 5896835
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Springfield School District has an opening for a full time Groundskeeperto joinour Facilities Department. This position reports to the Grounds Foreman, is a 12 month position, 7am-3:30pm, with benefits, including pension. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the District's grounds maintenance and helps to establish a positive school disctrict environment and appearance. This individual provides extremely important support services to adminstrators and other staff members to ensure the campuses are clean, attractive, and safe. This service directly benefits students by ensuring that the District is providing a school setting that is safe, comfortable, and asethetically appealing and one in which the students are proud to attend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the school district's grounds and outdoor spaces throughout the entire year.
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces and equipment related to grounds maintenance.
• Restocks disposable items and provides head groudskeeper with inventory ususage data.
• Assists visitors to the facilities politely and professionally.
• Provides assistance to other maintenance and custodial personnel as directed.
• Assists in maintaining building and grounds, including but not limited to mowing, trimming, pruning, tree and limb removal, mulching, snow removal, etc.
• Performs other duties which may be assigned by the Property Services Manager.
• Preparation of Athletic Fields, outdoor facilities for athletics, and other school based or community functions.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with other District administrative and support staff.
• Ability/experience operating equipment such as zero turn lawn mowers, backhoe, plow trucks, lifts, etc.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED. Formal trade training preferred.
• Work experience that demonstrates the aptitude and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Abilility to read and interpret documents including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Valid drivers license with good driving record
• Ability to pass a District written and physical test.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of, and in compliance with, all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Must have (within one year) or obtain, all mandatory clearances.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather environments for extended periods.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24 Per Hour

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