Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper JobID: 3554 Position Type: Maintenance/CustodialDate Posted: 10/2/2026Location: District-WideDate Available: November 2026 Additional Information: Show/HideHOURLY RATE: $21.22-24.22 (benefits information attached)JOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE:Full-Time Groundskeeper - District Wide QUALIFICATIONS:Must have a valid Illinois Driver's LicenseAbility to lift and/or move up to 100 poundsAvailable for overtime as neededAbility to perform manual tasks including climbing, stooping, carrying supplies and equipment, and handling chemicalsAbility to successfully complete a preemployment functional physical, fingerprint based background check, and Employment History ReviewREPORTS TO:Director of Operations JOB GOAL:The primary job goal of a school groundskeeper is to maintain all school grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor facilities in a clean, safe, and visually appealing condition. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Mowing lawns, snow removal, landscaping, aerating, seeding and fertilizing.Uses and maintains mowers, snow plows and tractors, including gas and electric powered equipment.Evaluates exterior/grounds maintenance needs of District buildings notifies Director of Operations with concerns for repair or maintenance.Repairs miscellaneous school equipment.Completes work orders as received by building administrators and Director of Operations.Responds to emails/workorders in a timely, professional manner.Installs playground equipment and inspects equipment on a biannual basis repairs as needed.Prepares softball and baseball diamonds as scheduled or neededStandardizes lawn/landscaping procedures and playground inspections.Looks for ways to streamline lawn/landscaping/grounds in general in regards to the efficiency of the whole district.Navigates AESOP system for use of your vacation, personal, sick, and comp time.Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Full time/12 Months. Salary per the Board of Education as recommended by administration. EVALUATION:One written evaluation per year by the Director of Maintenance.Attachment(s):Support Staff Benefits Info.pdf