Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Atrea Early Learning Center

8 hrs/day, 12 mos/year

Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm

Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Shenendehowa Profiles.

Job Responsibilities

The Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled building maintenance and groundskeeping duties to ensure District facilities and grounds are safe, functional, accessible, and well maintained throughout the year. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing year-round grounds maintenance including mowing, raking, cultivating, planting, and maintaining athletic fields, lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas
• Removing snow and ice from walkways, driveways, parking lots, and other District property using trucks, tractors with plows, and specialized equipment
• Applying sand and salt to maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle access during winter weather conditions
• Performing skilled maintenance and repair work involving plumbing, electrical wiring, painting, hardware, and other building systems
• Assisting with preventative maintenance activities for facilities and grounds equipment
• Conducting inspections of District property to identify maintenance and repair needs
• Installing shelving, storage cabinets, and mechanical equipment
• Maintaining supplies, inventory, and daily records of work performed, materials used, and time worked
• Assisting in the operation and maintenance of heating systems and other mechanical systems
• Collaborating with maintenance staff, groundskeepers, laborers, and other District personnel as needed
• Participating in trainings related to the safe and proper operation of equipment and systems
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with the CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Step 1 ($26.19/hr) - Step 5 ($27.12/hr)

Certifications/Qualifications

Candidates must possess a high school or equivalency diploma (GED) and:

• one (1) year experience as a journeyman in a recognized skilled trade OR
• four (4) years of experience in general building construction or maintenance work in one or more standard trades, including carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair practices
• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities and snow/ice removal operations
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and maintenance tools
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities based on operational needs and weather conditions
• Physical strength and endurance to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions
• Good judgment, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with others

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver's License appropriate for the type of vehicle operated. CDL license preferred for operation of heavy plow equipment.

Application Deadline - June 15, 2026

*THIS WILL BE A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT* In order to be appointed permanently to this competitive position the individual must take the Saratoga County civil service exam for the job classification of Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker and be reachable on the resulting Saratoga County civil service list.

All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.

All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.

Anticipated Start Date - June 24, 2026

For more information, please visit our website at www.shenschools.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.

Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.