Groundskeeper

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 20,093 - 28,618; Full time

Job summary

Ithaca City School District is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain grounds including mowing, raking, and fertilizing lawns. This role also involves planting trees and caring for athletic fields. Ideal candidates will demonstrate commitment to eliminating disparities in academic performance and strong willingness to support these efforts.

The position demands the ability to follow instructions, perform physical labor, and have a good knowledge of grounds maintenance practices. Salary is $17.68/hour based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a basic awareness of commitments to eliminating disparities in academic performance and discipline.
• Must be eligible for appointment as a Groundskeeper by Civil Service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds by mowing, raking, and seeding lawns.
• Plant and care for trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Assist in the preparation of athletic and recreational areas.

Skills

Grounds maintenance practices

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Willingness to perform physical labor

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Brief Description: Maintain grounds by mowing, raking, cutting, rolling, reseeding and fertilizing lawns; plant and care for trees, shrubs, and flowers; assist in the preparation and maintenance of baseball diamonds, football fields, running tracks, playgrounds, and other athletic and recreational areas; remove snow and ice from walks, driveways, steps, and building entrances; keep grounds free of litter and debris; make deliveries, load and unload materials and move furniture and equipment. Other related work as directed by supervisor.

Location(s): District Wide

Anticipated Start Date: 10/20/2025

Posting Dates: 9/17/2025-Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: up to 3

Hours per Week: 40

Civil Service Jurisdictional Class: Labor

Required Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of the district’s commitments to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline, and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Must be eligible for appointment as a Groundskeeper by Civil Service.

Civil Service Requirements

• Good knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and techniques; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of manual and mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance and snow removal; ability to follow oral and written instructions; willingness to perform physical labor; mechanical aptitude; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Salary Range: $17.68 hr. In accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.