Year-Round Campus Groundskeeper – Landscaping

Westover School, Incorporated; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental reimbursement

HRA

Employer-paid life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Westover School in Middlebury, CT is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of our campus. You will care for lawns, gardens, trees, athletic spaces, walkways, and landscaped areas year-round.

This role involves operating landscape equipment, assisting with snow removal, and performing minor repairs. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of landscaping experience are preferred; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional landscaping, groundskeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment and power tools.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques, including pruning, planting, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal care.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative facilities team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe, attractive campus environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, shrubs, trees, and landscaped areas through mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment including zero-turn mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and other grounds maintenance tools.
• Prune and maintain trees, hedges, and ornamental plantings to promote healthy growth and an attractive campus appearance.
• Apply mulch, fertilizer, and weed control products in accordance with safety guidelines and best horticultural practices.
• Remove leaves, branches, litter, and other debris from campus grounds, walkways, parking areas, and outdoor spaces.
• Perform seasonal landscape maintenance including planting annuals, perennials, and shrubs.
• Assist with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entrances, parking lots, and other campus areas during winter weather.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on grounds equipment and tools.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with campus event setup, outdoor projects, and general facilities maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following established safety procedures and properly using personal protective equipment.
• Support the Facilities Department with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Commercial landscaping equipment

Job description

Westover School in Middlebury, CT is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of our campus. You will care for lawns, gardens, trees, athletic spaces, walkways, and landscaped areas year-round.

This role involves operating landscape equipment, assisting with snow removal, and performing minor repairs. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of landscaping experience are preferred; valid driver's license required.