What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Laborer position at Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District?
COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the DY website.
All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.
All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website. A CORI application must be completed with our Central Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Sports Turf Technician
- Assist in the daily operations related to the maintenance and upkeep of the sports fields, adjoining areas and equipment.
- Perform turf grass maintenance operations at DYRSD fields and adjoining common areas including but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, fertilization, irrigation, over seeding, general repairs, spring/fall clean up.
- Litter control and general cleanliness of all the playing surfaces and surrounding common areas in addition to the outdoor running track
- Field lining on DY sports fields, including layout and precise lines striping for soccer, lacrosse, track and field, field hockey, and football fields.
- Painting for campus recreation programs and specialized painting such as logos, as required.
- Maintains mulch beds along with hardscape areas.
- Minor maintenance to all related equipment as required, including maintaining cleanliness.
- Assists in snow removal operations.
- Assists with moving and special events and grounds maintenance crews.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles, lift/move equipment, materials, supplies, and tools; wear protective clothing as required by work environment or government regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid State Driver's License, required
- One or more years' experience in Athletic Field Maintenance
- Prior experience in grounds maintenance is preferred.
- Understanding of turf management, plant care and pest control.
- Required to be on-call on a rotating basis.
- Outdoor work is required regardless of weather conditions.
- Physical stamina, job involves physical labor and working outdoors in various weather.
- Attention to detail with high standards for the appearance and health of the grounds.
- Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols, especially when handling chemicals or operating machinery.
PRIMARY JOB CONTACT
Ellie Shallow, Administrative Assistant
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: (508) 398-7677