Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper JobID: 375

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Person

Date Posted:

5/27/2025

Location:

Kingsway Regional School District

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Three (3) years' experience in maintenance/grounds field;
• License for low pressure water boiler (Black seal);
• NJ commercial pesticide applicator license - Category 3A, 3B and 13 (Preferred but not necessary);
• Sports Field Management;
• Able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds (75 pounds with assistance);
• Required criminal history review background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Job Goal: To perform those activities and duties which will maintain the physical school plant, grounds and equipment in a condition of operating excellence and cleanliness at all times. The employee is responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment that supports the academic and social development of students.

Essential Functions: Employee must be available to perform the essential functions of their jobs whenever they are scheduled to work. Regular and reliable in-person job attendance and punctuality are fundamental requirements of this position.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Buildings & Grounds in the development and maintenance of a preventative maintenance program.
• Perform an ongoing program of maintenance and repair on a preventative and/or as needed basis.
• Strive to promote safety, health and comfort for the students and employees of the school district.
• Recommend purchase of suitable tools, materials and equipment.
• Maintain clean and well-kept vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Operate groundkeeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Perform groundskeeping chores including grass cutting, weed trimming, edging, tree trimming, leaf raking, and removal of litter to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers safely and according to regulations.
• Remove snow and/or apply ice melt to sidewalks, steps, parking areas and school roadways as directed.
• Layout and prepare playing fields, grounds and other necessary facilities for athletic and other school activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform all other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designees.

Employment conditions:

Contract year: July 1 to June 30 (12 Months)

Salary Range: $50,750 - $56,250