Grounds Crew

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

Date Posted:
10/14/2026

Location:
District (BO)
Job Title: Grounds Crew
Department: Buildings & Grounds
Reports To: Grounds Foreman and Manager of Building & Grounds Salary Guide: Grounds -12 Months

Position Summary: Grounds Crew employees work under the direct supervision of the Grounds Foreman and the Manager of Buildings & Grounds.

Qualifications: Ability to read and write English. Willingness to work "as a team" with other employees in the completion of tasks.


Position Objective: To aide in a clean and safe enviromnent for faculty and students.


Essential Duties: Items listed represent typical duties of grounds crew. Differences in tasks may exist from building to building or within a building based on the conditions that are found or the specific areas to which the grounds crew are assigned. The grounds crew position has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with the care of school grounds and related areas, including (but not limited to) the following:

Grass cutting, shrub trimming, tree cutting and trimming, edging and weed control and other landscaping tasks as may be assigned.
- Preparation and clean-up of athletic fields.
- Litter and debris removal.
- Removal of ice and snow.
- Assist other buildings and grounds employees in tasks as delivery of equipment and supplies.
- Assist in setting up of equipment such as scaffolds, risers, chairs, etc., as may be needed and as assigned.
- Assist in schools in custodial work as assigned.
- Painting and preparation related thereto.
- Moving, unloading of furniture and other equipment and supplies.
- Report any hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, that the employee is unable to safely and expeditiously remedy, to the Manager of Building and Grounds
assist maintenance employees and custodians as may be assigned.


-Safely operate district vehicles and trucks to transport personnel, materials, tools, and equipment.

• Tow and maneuver a large utility or equipment trailer.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment and materials safely.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles, trailers, tires, lights, brakes, hitch connections, safety chains, and other required components.
• Follow applicable New Jersey motor vehicle laws, district vehicle policies, and safe towing procedures.
• Maintain a valid driver's license
• Maintain vehicles, trailers, and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and report defects promptly.
  -Perform custodial duties in place of regular custodians as may be assigned.
  Overtime - cleaning of grounds due to inclement weather/snow is mandatory. Overtime for coverage at athletic functions, on weekends and nights is a part of your job description.
  Evaluation
  Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board's policy.
  Physical Demands
  The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  -Perform custodial duties in place of regular custodians as may be assigned.
  Overtime - cleaning of grounds due to inclement weather/snow is mandatory. Overtime for coverage at athletic functions, on weekends and nights is a part of your job decription.
  Evaluation
  Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board's policy.
  Physical Demands
  The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.