Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

District Wide

8 hrs/day, 12 mos/year

Mon-Fri 7:00-3:30 pm

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

This position is responsible for the efficient and economical landscape maintenance of campus grounds, recreational areas, athletic fields, parking lots and roadways. The routine work is performed under the general direction and assignment of the crew chief and is regularly inspected. This position provides essential services for the District operations, requiring availability in the event of adverse weather conditions and/or emergency purposes. Responsibilities include:

• Performs daily landscape maintenance for all campus grounds and exterior areas including lawns, trees/hedges, shrubs/flowerbeds, parking lots, walkways, recreational areas, and athletic fields.
• Performs routine activities including, but not limited to weeding, mowing, raking, fertilizing, seeding, clearing debris, cultivating, striping fields, shoveling, salting, sanding, plowing, and removing snow;
• Operates and maintains landscaping tools and equipment including spreaders, mowers, blowers, trimmers, tractors, trucks, and snow removal equipment.
• Removes leaves, debris, and litter from walkways, playgrounds, parking lots, and other outdoor areas.
• May perform minor repairs and maintenance to outdoor facilities, including playground equipment, fences, benches, and outdoor signage; and additional responsibilities as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Step 1 ($26.25/hr) - Step 5 ($28.38/hr)

CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Certifications/Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and good mechanical aptitude with demonstrated desire to learn. NYS Commercial Driver License - Class B preferred. Working knowledge and skills for operating tools and equipment used in landscaping maintenance. Ability to understand and carry out both verbal and written directions. Exhibit good motor and hand/eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, thoroughness, good judgment, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Application Deadline - June 29, 2026

All eligible internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.

All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.

Anticipated Start Date - July 8, 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.