Position Title

Groundskeeper

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$44,626 annually

Job Description

GROUNDSKEEPER

 

This is routine manual work in 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.  Although it is not a normal function of this position, supervision may be exercised over part time and/or temporary employees.

 

Typical Work Activities:

 

1. Mows, rakes and cuts grass;
2. Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material;
3. Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment;
4. Levels, grades and removes stones;
5. Removes snow from walkways and other areas;
6. Spreads sand and salt;
7. Assists in miscellaneous activities such as moving heavy objects;
8. Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns;
9. Transplants seedlings and plants and cares for trees and shrubs, including clipping and pruning;
10. 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;
11. Operates incinerator, removes garbage and delivers garbage to landfill;
12. Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance;
13. Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways;
14. Performs maintenance tasks on golf courses;
15. May make minor repairs to buildings;
16. Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks;
17. May perform minor tasks of a semiskilled nature such as carpentry, welding, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical maintenance;
18. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:  No minimum qualifications.

 

Special Requirement: May require possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.  A department head may require the possession of the appropriate level Commercial Driver's License.

 

 

Civil Service Eligibility Required
 

Civil Service Title

Groundskeeper

Job Category

Facilities/Maintenance

Job Location

District Wide

Additional Information