Maintenance and Grounds Associate

About Portledge School

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring. Enrolling approximately 525 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Job Description

Portlede is seeking an experienced Grounds Associate to join our Facilities team. Responsibilities will include developing an athletic field maintenance plan ensuring all fields are in top shape, assisting with maintenance-related projects on campus including mail delivery, set up and breakdown of events, general repair and maintenance, and painting. This position must also be available during inclement weather for snow removal and other emergencies as necessary. This is a full-time, 12-month staff position working a schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and reporting to the Director of Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Groundskeeping & Outdoor Maintenance
• Mow, trim, weed grounds, and maintain walking paths
• Clean and maintain tennis courts and common outdoor spaces
• Perform seasonal landscaping tasks including planting, mulching, snow removal and leaf removal
• Assist with setup and takedown for outdoor events
• Snow/ice preparedness and removal - may be outside of general working hours
• General Building Maintenance:
• Assist with school repairs and event setups as required by Director of Facilities including but not limited to painting, fixture replacements, carpentry
• Assist with basic plumbing and electrical tasks under supervision
• Monitor and report building maintenance issues or hazards
• Maintain and organize storage and utility areas
• Maintain common indoor areas
• Assist with moving furniture, setting up for indoor events,
• Work in all areas of facilities repair and maintenance as assigned
• Ensures that all safety concerns are communicated with urgency and that steps are taken to protect the community from the concern
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in field maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, facility maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to assist with a variety of projects such as sod removal, sod installation, irrigation, repair/adjustments, seeding, aeration, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely use hand tools that are essential to field maintenance such as rakes, tampers, shovels, and specialized tools such as compactions, testers, soil moisture meters, etc.
• Ability to operate small equipment that is essential to maintaining a safe and enjoyable playing surface such as weed whackers, mowers, and edgers.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, tractors, skid steers and corresponding attachments and implements routinely used to assist in cultural practices and field renovations.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Self motivated, dependable and detail oriented
• Valid Driver’s license
• Available to work occasional weekends and evenings
  
  

Application Notes

Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page with your resume and cover letter

Deadline

Position open until filled

Start Date

Immediate

Compensation

$22-$24 per hour, full time, benefits eligible

Website

https://www.portledge.org