There is an anticipated vacancy for a full-time year round Groundsperson in the Facilities & Operations Department.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Performs routine manual work in grounds maintenance under the supervision of the Director of Facilities and Operations.

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of approximately 110 acres of fields located in the South Glens Falls Central School District.

• Mows, rakes and cuts grass.

• Keeps ground free of litter.

• Operates and maintains all grounds equipment including mowers, tractors, trucks, snow blowers, weed eaters, trailers, etc. Works with Transportation Department on preventative maintenance plan.

• Responsible for all landscaping including shrubs and flowers.

• Inspects and maintains all playground equipment on a monthly basis.

• Coordinates District's snowplowing activities.

• Hauls and spreads topsoil, gravel and related groundskeeping material.

• Maintains all blacktop surfaces (sealing and lining, repairing potholes).

• Marks and lines sports fields.

• Other Duties May Include:

  • Delivery of government donated foods once a month.

  • Transfer cafeteria supplies to schools when requested.

  • Assists in moving voting machines.

  • Assists building maintenance mechanics in special projects.

  • Supervises temporary employees assigned to the department.

    • Other duties as assigned by Director of Facilities and Operations and Assistant Superintendent for Business

MISCELLANEOUS:

Position is full-time, year round.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary and Benefits pursuant to CSEA contract

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities.

• Able to perform manual work.

• Physical condition commensurate to perform the essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited two-year college with an Associate Degree in Green Management, three years grounds/landscaping experience, or a combination of education and related experience.