Groundsperson

Sgfcsd; Village of South Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Glens Falls Central School District is seeking a full-time Groundsperson for the Facilities & Operations Department responsible for maintaining and upkeeping roughly 110 acres of grounds. Key tasks include mowing, landscaping, equipment maintenance, and coordinating snow removal activities, requiring an Associate Degree in Green Management or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities.
• Able to perform manual work.
• Physical condition commensurate to perform the essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine manual work in grounds maintenance under the supervision of the Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of approximately 110 acres of fields located in the South Glens Falls Central School District.
• Mows, rakes, and cuts grass.
• Keeps ground free of litter.
• Operates and maintains all grounds equipment including mowers, tractors, trucks, snow blowers, weed eaters, trailers, etc.
• Inspects and maintains all playground equipment on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates District’s snowplowing activities.
• Marks and lines sports fields.

Education

Associate Degree in Green Management

Job description

There is an anticipated vacancy for a full-time, 12-month Groundsperson in the Facilities & Operations Department.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Performs routine manual work in grounds maintenance under the supervision of the Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of approximately 110 acres of fields located in the South Glens Falls Central School District.
• Mows, rakes and cuts grass.
• Keeps ground free of litter.
• Operates and maintains all grounds equipment including mowers, tractors, trucks, snow blowers, weed eaters, trailers, etc. Works with Transportation Department on preventative maintenance plan.
• Responsible for all landscaping including shrubs and flowers.
• Inspects and maintains all playground equipment on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates District’s snowplowing activities.
• Hauls and spreads topsoil, gravel and related groundskeeping material.
• Maintains all blacktop surfaces (sealing and lining, repairing potholes).
• Marks and lines sports fields.

• Other Duties May Include:

• Delivery of government donated foods once a month.

• Transfer cafeteria supplies to schools when requested.

• Assists in moving voting machines.

• Assists building maintenance mechanics in special projects.

• Supervises temporary employees assigned to the department.

  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Facilities and Operations and Assistant Superintendent for Business

MISCELLANEOUS:

Position is full-time, year round.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary and Benefits pursuant to CSEA contract

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities.

• Able to perform manual work.

• Physical condition commensurate to perform the essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited two-year college with an Associate Degree in Green Management, three years grounds/landscaping experience, or a combination of education and related experience.