Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full time Groundskeeper to begin as soon as possible. We are looking for an individual with groundskeeper experience, preferably in a school environment. This is a "hands-on" position. Our ideal candidate will have grounds and landscaping experience, great people skills, and a history of providing the highest level of customer service. Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out of daily and long range work orders, of the work as assigned
• Clean and remove debris from all campus walks, including sidewalks and roads. Weeding and cultivating of all shrubs and trees
• Lawn mowing, and edging
• Plant, maintain, trim, and prune hedges
• Planting, watering, pruning and trimming of shrubs
• Weeding planting beds
• Empty campus waste receptacles
• Prepare flower beds for growing annuals
• Clean and maintain all gardens
• Drive as needed on behalf of employer subject to a satisfactory background check result on employee's driving record
• Other duties as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor or the Senior Administrative Team

In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal and professional qualities:

• A sense of humor and energy
• Effective communication skills
• An ability to understand and follow school policies
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
• Engage in professional and personal development and a commitment to growth
• Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills

While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.

COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's diverse and talented faculty ranges widely in experience level, from those new to teaching to veterans who are experts in their respective disciplines with 30+ years of experience. Our salary range, of $20 to $28 per hour, includes all levels of experience. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, and number of months worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch and various other benefits of being a member of the Brentwood School community.