Groundskeeper II

Rondout; Accord (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rondout Valley Central School District in Accord, NY, seeks a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain school grounds and athletic fields to a high standard. The role involves mowing, landscaping, snow removal, and operating grounds equipment, with duties including basic equipment maintenance and ensuring safety on walkways.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with potential shift changes, and the district emphasizes equal opportunity employment and community safety in its operations.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, in park or grounds maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Mows, rakes and cuts grass.
• Operates grounds keeping machinery and equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance to grounds keeping machinery and equipment.
• Maintains athletic fields.
• Keeps grounds free of litter.
• Plants and care for trees, shrubs and plants.
• Removes snow and ice from walks, pathways and steps.
• May secure buildings and property.
• May perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Job description

RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper.

Qualifications:

One year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, in park or grounds maintenance activities.

Salary:

Per Contract

General Responsibilities:

• Mows, rakes and cuts grass;
• Operates grounds keeping machinery and equipment;
• Performs minor maintenance to grounds keeping machinery and equipment;
• Maintains athletic fields;
• Keeps grounds free of litter;
• Plants and care for trees, shrubs and plants;
• Removes snow and ice from walks, pathways and steps;
• May secure buildings and property;
• May perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with the potential for a shift change to 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the discretion of the Director of Facilities.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the direct report and/or Superintendent.

The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.

Rondout Valley Central School District serves students across more than 150 square miles of rural communities in the Hudson Valley. The District includes two elementary schools serving grades K-3, a middle school serving grades 4-8, one high school, and a district office.

Rondout Valley Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Rondout Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.