Groundskeeper / Landscaper

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School seeks a Groundsperson for the 2024-2025 school year. This role involves maintaining the grounds and sports fields, requiring knowledge of landscaping and equipment operation. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a strong commitment to maintaining school facilities.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Dependent care account

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in grounds maintenance required.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
• Must complete CORI and national background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds work and sports turf maintenance.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment.
• Work with the Athletic Department to prepare fields for play.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Landscaping

Horticulture

Sports turf management

Equipment maintenance

Good verbal skills

Written skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

LINCOLN - SUDBURY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 390 LINCOLN ROAD SUDBURY, MA 01776

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 2024-2025 School Year

JOB POSTING Title: Groundsperson

Position Summary: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is looking for a Groundsperson to perform a variety of grounds work and sports turf maintenance, equipment maintenance and repairs, minor maintenance and repairs to the building. Works with the Athletic Department in conjunction with the sports teams and coaches to ensure the athletic fields are ready for play when scheduled. Helps the School District fulfill its mission of service to its students, faculty and community and protects the capital investments made by the School District in its Public Facilities.

The position requires the applicant to have an in-depth knowledge of landscaping, horticulture and sports turf management. It is necessary that the applicant possess the ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment and to have the ability to properly prepare fields for all types of sporting events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License
• Successful completion of a criminal record check (CORI) and a national background check (fingerprinting).
• Demonstrated interest working in a school environment
• The position requires possession [and maintain] current Massachusetts hoisting licenses for the duration of employment. This will be an ongoing condition of employment and require the candidate to train and test as required to ensure valid licenses.
• Ability to perform emergency and routine repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of skilled and unskilled grounds keeping tasks using hand or power tools and related equipment to maintain the property and equipment (verification of ability to perform these functions may be required)
  
  

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years experience in grounds maintenance
  
  

Schedule

• Weekday Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch
  
  

Salary Range

• $21.18/Hour - $27.98/Hour
  
  

LSRSD has an attractive benefits package including: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts and participation in retirement boards.

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We seek educators who are anti-racist and who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, life experiences and traditionally under-represented groups to apply. We are a proud member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education.