Groundsworker

Groundsworker

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Grounds Supervisor and Director of Facilities and Operations

The Ethel Walker School has an immediate opening for a Groundsworker in the Facilities Department. The successful candidate will have knowledge or experience with grounds work and landscaping maintenance. This is a non-exempt, full-time position.

Duties

General grounds maintenance activities including, but not limited to:

  • Mowing/trimming.
  • Mulching.
  • Garden maintenance.
  • General campus cleanup.
  • Athletic field preparation.
  • Snow removal.
  • Operate equipment such as but not limited to lawn mowers, hand tools, tractors, snow removal equipment, snow shovels, chainsaws, trimmers, pruning, hand tools, etc.
  • Fence repairs.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Physically able to climb on and off of equipment used.
  • Ability to safely operate powered hand tools involving use of both hands and both legs.
  • Ability to safely operate mechanical equipment as described above.
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry loads such as bale of hay, etc. up to 75lbs.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Ability to think and respond appropriately to requests for assistance by members of the community.
  • Must be able to come in early or work late as needed to respond to weather or other conditions.
  • Must be able to work campus events if needed.
  • Ability to communicate and function as part of a team.
  • Must participate in safety training programs.
  • May be required to take rotation as the designated on-call person after familiarity with the campus is achieved.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Ethel Walker School is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact list of three (3) professional references in one (1) document to careers@my.ethelwalker.org.