Probationary Grounds Worker

Holland-Csd; Town of Holland (NY); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Holland-Csd in New York seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform a range of outdoor upkeep tasks for district facilities. The role involves mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, and basic repair work under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating snow removal equipment in winter, maintaining sidewalks and parking areas, and assisting with routine grounds-related duties as needed. Start date 10/26/2026; salary competitive.

Qualifications

• Perform unskilled or limited semiskilled manual tasks of grounds maintenance.
• Operates snow removal equipment when required.
• Handles routine tasks under supervision and follows written or oral instructions.

Responsabilités

• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance work, including cutting grass and weeds, raking leaves.
• Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes, sprays, and trims shrubs, bushes and trees.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of concrete and blacktop surfaces (sidewalks, parking lots, roads, athletic fields, parks).
• Operates snow removal equipment and handles snow, salt, and sand on driveways and sidewalks.
• Performs routine tasks, handling supplies, equipment, and removal of rubbish and debris.

Connaissances

Grounds maintenance

Snow removal

Plant care

Follow instructions

Description du poste

Job Number 3300057155

Start Date

Open Date 10/06/2026

Closing Date 10/20/2026

7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

(Hours will vary depending on District needs)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing
unskilled or limited semiskilled manual tasks of grounds maintenance and upkeep of
outdoor school facilities in a suburban school district, The incumbent is responsible for
satisfactory performance of a variety of tasks. Some assignments, including elementary
equipment operation, may require skills which may be readily learned on the Job. Work
is performed under the direct supervision of the Grounds Crew Chief, the
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds or his assistant, but many tasks assigned may
be routine and repetitive in nature, and once learned can be carried on without difficulty
and only general supervision. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs a variety of grounds maintenance work,
cutting grass and weeds, raking leaves; Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes, sprays,
and trims shrubs, bushes and trees; Assists in the maintenance and repair of all
concrete and blacktop surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, roads, athletic fields
and parks; Operates snow removal, equipment and removes snow, salts and sands
driveways, sidewalks and performs other related manual tasks during the winter;
Performs routine tasks, handling of supplies, equipment, removal of rubbish, weeds
grass and other debris.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principals, practices and techniques of
eneral grounds maintenance; working knowledge of the methods used in propagating,
planting, cultivating, pruning and general care of plants, flowers, shrubs and lawns;
working knowledge of the growth characteristics Of flowers, plants and bulbs; good
knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in snow plowing and
maintenance of roadways, paths, entrances and exits to buildings; ability to get along
well with others; initiative and resourcefulness; ability to follow written arid oral instructions; industry and dependability; good judgment; physically capable Of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Attachment

Salary Competitive Y

Position Status Full time

Start Date 10/26/2026

Contact Person's Name Sara L. Stock

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