Groundskeeper Full-Time at Keene School District

SAU 29 New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

NH Retirement System (NHRS) enrollment

Job summary

The Keene School District is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor spaces and athletic fields across facilities. This full-time role reports to the Director of Buildings and Grounds and supports events, ceremonies, and everyday grounds maintenance.

Qualifications include prior grounds keeping experience and a valid Driver's License for operating equipment and pesticide application; health and dental benefits are provided with NH Retirement System enrollment.

Qualifications

• Prior grounds keeping or landscaping experience preferred.
• Driver's License, the ability to safely operate grounds keeping equipment and handle pesticide applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor spaces, athletic fields (e.g., track, football), and recreational areas.
• Prepare and set up grounds for special events, assemblies, and ceremonies, including graduation.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance, erosion control, and safe application of pesticides.
• Ensure all school outdoor areas remain clean, safe, and visually appealing year-round.

Skills

Grounds keeping experience

Tools

Grounds keeping equipment

Job description

Groundskeeper Full-Time at Keene School District

School Administrative Unit No. 29 Keene School District - Keene, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5930263
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 17, 2026 2:01 AM (UTC)
• Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Keene School District is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to join our team. This role is essential for maintaining attractive, safe, and functional grounds and athletic fields across our facilities. This job reports to the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor spaces, athletic fields (e.g., track, football), and recreational areas.
• Prepare and set up grounds for special events, assemblies, and ceremonies, including graduation.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance, erosion control, and safe application of pesticides.
• Ensure all school outdoor areas remain clean, safe, and visually appealing year-round.

Qualifications

• Prior grounds keeping or landscaping experience preferred.
• Driver's License, the ability to safely operate grounds keeping equipment and handle pesticide applications.

Benefits

Full-time positions include an excellent health and dental benefits package, featuring enrollment in the New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS). The pay is $20.00-$20.88 with a .75 cent differential.

Please refer to Keene Job Description # 3406 on our website ( www.sau29.org ) under Human Resources.

The school districts comprising SAU 29 do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other legally protected class in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, NHSAU 29, 193 Maple Ave., Keene, NH 603-357-9007

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 603-357-9007 ext. 3.

or e-mail at [e-mail].

Contact Information

• Katherine Osborn
• 193 Maple Avenue
• Keene, New Hampshire 03431
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]