Groundskeepers

Groundskeepers Join the team at Queensbury Union Free School District! Do you have experience in grounds maintenance and a passion for keeping outdoor spaces clean, safe, and beautiful? We want to hear from you! Position: Groundskeeper Requirements: High school diploma + 2 years of experience in commercial or facilities grounds maintenance Pay: $18.14 - $20.09/hour (based on experience & education) Apply now: Help us keep Queensbury looking its be Job Qualifications Job Description: GROUNDSKEEPER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The duties of this class involve performance of a wide variety of tasks relating to the maintenance and/or landscaping of facility grounds and athletic fields. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher ranking employee who outlines general policy, usually leaving the details to be worked out independently. Does related work as required. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, mowers, tractors, snow plows, and other motorized equipment in the performance of duties; Mows, rakes, and cuts grass; Keeps grounds free of litter; Plants and cares for trees, shrubs and plants; Removes snow and ice, and spreads sand and salt on walks, pathways, drives, parking lots and skating rinks; Fertilizes, seeds, and cultivates lawns and athletic fields; Participates in the preparation, lay out, building and maintenance of athletic fields, recreation equipment and other recreational areas; Hauls and spreads top soil, gravel, and related grounds keeping materials; Plants and cares for trees, shrubs, and plants; Performs minor equipment maintenance of lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed trimmers, line strippers, etc.; May install, maintain, repair and operate irrigation systems on grounds; May operate a truck or dump truck for plowing snow, spreading sand and salt, or any maintenance duties; Serves as general handyman performing a variety of semi-skilled duties; Performs minor maintenance tasks on equipment and buildings. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of modern accepted grounds maintenance and repair practices; working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of grounds equipment; ability to follow oral and written instructions; mechanical and electrical aptitude; manual dexterity. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school diploma and one year of experience in park or grounds maintenance activities. For Queensbury Union Free School District: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school diploma and two years of experience in commercial or facilities grounds maintenance. Special Requirement: Possession of an appropriate New York State DMV Operator's license at the time of appointment. Position Start Date:06/02/2025 Application Deadline:06/02/2025