Per Diem Groundskeepers

Beacon City School District; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Beacon City School District is seeking Per Diem Groundskeepers to join our facilities team. The role involves routine outdoor grounds maintenance, including mowing, field upkeep, and basic equipment care. Flexible scheduling is tailored to district needs and vacancies throughout the school year.

Applicants must have NYS fingerprinting clearance and Civil Service eligibility. Compensation is listed at $21.45 per hour, with ongoing opportunities as performance supports longer-term roles.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to perform routine manual work.
• Dependability.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Mows, rakes and cuts grass.
• Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material.
• Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment.
• Levels, grades and removes stones.
• Removes snow from walkways and other areas.
• Spreads sand and salt.
• Assists in miscellaneous activities such as moving heavy objects.
• Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns.
• Transplants seedlings and plants and cares for trees and shrubs, including clipping and pruning.
• Performs general maintenance tasks in the preparation and care of baseball, football and soccer fields as well as fences, goals, stands and other related equipment.
• Operates incinerator, removes garbage and delivers garbage to landfill.
• Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways.
• Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Physical condition

Job description

GROUNDSKEEPERS

The Beacon City School District seeks motivated individuals to join our team as Per Diem Groundskeepers.

Position Overview

This routine manual work involves maintaining grounds and equipment found in a recreation program or at an institution or facility. Work is performed under general supervision with assignments being outlined in detail and spot‑checked by inspections.

Responsibilities Include

• Mows, rakes and cuts grass
• Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material
• Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment
• Levels, grades and removes stones
• Removes snow from walkways and other areas
• Spreads sand and salt
• Assists in miscellaneous activities such as moving heavy objects
• Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns
• Transplants seedlings and plants and cares for trees and shrubs, including clipping and pruning
• Performs general maintenance tasks in the preparation and care of baseball, football and soccer fields as well as fences, goals, stands and other related equipment
• Operates incinerator, removes garbage and delivers garbage to landfill
• Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance
• Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways
• Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to perform routine manual work
• Dependability
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Schedule & Appointment

• Flexible work schedule tailored to district needs and the employee’s availability
• Appointment through June 30, 2027
• Opportunities exist for employees with strong performance to move into roles with more consistent schedules

Qualifications

• NYS Fingerprinting clearance required

$21.45/hour

Civil Service Eligibility Required

This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies occur throughout the 26-27 school year.