School Groundskeeper & Outdoor Maintenance

Barrington 220 School District; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is seeking a Groundsperson to maintain grounds and safety of district areas. The role supports gardening, mowing, field lining, snow removal, and equipment upkeep.

The position requires physical endurance, valid IL B license, and ability to work outdoors in all weather. Strong English skills and safe operation of grounds equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• Understands and follows simple, oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in grounds work.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Has valid Illinois B classification driver's license with no restrictions and must be insurable with District insurance.
• Able to lift and move moderate loads (40-60 lbs.) regularly and heavier loads (60-100 lbs.) occasionally.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.
• Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Acts as gardener and groundskeeper. Plants, prunes, fertilizes, transplants, and nurtures flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes, etc.
• Mows and trims lawns, lays out athletic fields, shovels snow, operates snow plow and maintains related equipment.
• Removes snow and debris from walkways, roofs, etc.
• Prepares athletic fields using field lining equipment, etc.
• Understands proper fertilizer and chemical handling, application timing and intervals.
• Keeps equipment clean, lubricated and maintained.
• Moves district furniture and materials as needed.
• Maintains and repairs playground equipment and grounds machinery.
• Repairs vandalism and graffiti on buildings and grounds.
• Performs other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Instruction following

Tools & grounds work

Manual labor

Driver's license IL B

Lifting heavy loads

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Basic computer use

Job description

Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is seeking a Groundsperson to maintain grounds and safety of district areas. The role supports gardening, mowing, field lining, snow removal, and equipment upkeep.

The position requires physical endurance, valid IL B license, and ability to work outdoors in all weather. Strong English skills and safe operation of grounds equipment are essential.