Groundskeeper

We are seeking a Groundskeeper  to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment for our students, staff, and community. This position combines light groundskeeping duties with indoor cleaning and sanitation to ensure our facilities remain in top condition.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Part-Time / Night Hours)

Primary Focus Areas: District Office, Auxiliary Weight Room, and assigned facilities

The ideal candidate works well independently, shows initiative, communicates effectively, and takes pride in supporting our school community.

Key Responsibilities

Custodial & Sanitation Duties

• Clean and sanitize offices, common areas, and the Cape Henlopen High School Annex Weight Room (and future athletic pole building).
• Vacuum carpets, sweep, and mop VCT flooring.
• Empty trash and properly dispose of waste materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized custodial closet and manage inventory/supply replenishment in coordination with the Chief Custodian.
• Perform specialized floor care (experience stripping and waxing floors preferred).
• Respond promptly to emergency cleanup requests as needed.

Groundskeeping & Building Maintenance

• Maintain District Office grounds, including weed control around the perimeter, clearing stairwell drains, trimming shrubbery, and general landscape upkeep.
• Ensure walkways, driveways, and parking areas are safe and clear; perform snow removal on the District Office sidewalk and grounds during winter months.
• Perform routine care on floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture, and fixtures.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain equipment safely (e.g., floor buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, lawn equipment, snow removal gear).
• Assist with loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
• Report any facility damage or missing items directly to the Chief Custodian.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Safety & Compliance: Familiarity with district policies, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Problem-Solving & Task Management: Ability to assess cleaning/maintenance needs, manage time effectively, and solve practical problems on the job.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong oral and written comprehension; ability to receive guidance, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with staff, students, and the community.
• Independence: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently during evening hours.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and comfort reading/interpreting manuals, safety rules, and operating instructions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year of related grounds or custodial experience preferred (no specialized expertise required; willing to train).
• Licensure: Valid state driver's license (travel between assigned local sites during shifts is required).
• Pre-Employment Screening: Successful background check, drug test, and fingerprinting required.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Activity: Requires continuous moderate effort, including frequent climbing, crawling, kneeling, and reaching.
• Lifting Requirements: Frequently carry/move objects over 25 lbs; occasionally move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions (e.g., winter snow removal).