Summer Groundskeepers

Summer Groundskeepers- Queensbury Union Free School District is recruiting for Summer Groundskeepers. $18.00/hour, M-F. Apply ASAP to

https://queensbury.recruitfront.com/.  EOE

GROUNDSKEEPER Job Description 

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.