Anticipated Groundskeeper
: Job Details :

Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of a Groundskeeper. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:TITLE: GroundskeeperQUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma. Fingerprint and backgroundclearance. Experience with computers; email and work order systems. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Effective communication skills and ability to understand and follow school policies. Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently. Knowledge of hand and power tools. Ability to work alone and stay on task. Ability to lift up to 50lbs, exert 50lbs-60lbs of force, and push, pull or move objects.REPORTS TO: Buildings and Grounds SupervisorJOB GOAL/MAJOR FUNCTIONS: The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining clean and beautiful grounds for school property.

Performs the planting, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and care of the lawn.

Responsible for routine maintenance on the drip system, sprinkler system, and irrigation time clocks.

Repair timers, control valves, sprinkler heads, pumps, etc.

Operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmer, blowers, tractors with their attachments, and pull trailers.

Taking care of the lining sports field for football, baseball, and soccer.

Carrying out of daily and long-range work orders, of the work assigned.

Clean and remove debris, litter, and snow from all campus walks, including sidewalks roads, and driveways. Weeding and cultivating of all shrubs and trees.

Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.

Empty campus waste and receptables.

Prepare flower beds for growing annuals.

Plants grass, flowers, trees, shrubs.

Clean and maintain all gardens.

Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This is a twelve (12) month position with salary and contract terms to be negotiated with the Superintendent and the Board of Education.EVALUATION:Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. GPSD communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the email ...@talentedk12.com to your safe senders list.GPSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information 856-###-#### ext. 6305, or by mail, 560 Bowe Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. It is the policy of GPSD to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation.