Maintenance / Grounds Worker (MNT-0013) - Anticipated

Washington Township School District; New Jersey; On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Township School District in New Jersey is seeking a Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker to maintain playing fields, grounds and athletic facilities, and to prepare them for school activities and events. The job calls for experience in field layouts, irrigation repair, and preventative maintenance of lawn equipment and vehicles.

A valid NJ driver's license is required; the candidate must be reliable, self-starting and flexible with days/hours, able to lift 75 lbs, and capable of

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining athletic fields and grounds.
• Familiar with field layouts and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, preps and cares for playing fields and athletic facilities for school activities.
• Operates field grooming equipment and related machinery in various weather conditions.

Skills

Field layouts

Irrigation repair

Preventive maintenance

Driving license

Weather adaptability

Lift 75 lbs

Tools

Field grooming equipment

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: Operations
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026

REQUIRED CRITERIA

• Experience in all field layouts
• Knowledge of irrigation repair (minor)
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance of lawn equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Possess valid NJ driver's license
• Must be reliable, self starting individual
• Must be flexible with days/hours
• Ability to operate field grooming equipment
• Maintains, care for and preps playing fields, grounds and other necessary facilities for athletics and other school activities
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to obtain a low pressure black seal boiler license within 1 year of hire date
• Must be able to obtain a pesticide license with 3b/core turf category within 1 year of hire date
• Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Must be able to obtain a NJ Fertilizer License

PREFERRED CRITERIA

• CDL with airbrake endorsement
• Knowledge of lawn mowing and snow removal procedures
• Experience working for a school district/university
• Experience operating heavy equipment

SALARY

$71,078