Assistant Groundskeeper

Building and Grounds Maintenance Staff – Asst. Groundskeeper

The Assistant Groundskeeper, within the Facilities and Operations Office, reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations and is a full-time, 12-month position. This position helps to maintain school buildings and grounds in outstanding condition to ensure full and productive use of School facilities. Grounds work is performed when needed and requested on the school campus, including the Head of School's house and Home Winds Farm. To accomplish these tasks the Assistant Groundskeeper must work closely with faculty, staff, and administration.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform all grounds work as requested and needed.
• Maintain School buildings and grounds in outstanding condition to ensure full and productive use of the facilities as well as optimum appearance.
• Ensure that all activities confirm to School requirements.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the School and School community.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all members of the School community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Works at School events as needed.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery.
• Operate in a team environment effectively interacting with maintenance, farm, and security personnel.
• Perform set-ups and breakdowns for School events which includes but limited to, tables, chairs, risers, stages, banners, signage, etc.
• Perform internal moves which includes furniture, boxes, books, deliveries, and other School equipment.
• Requires some work outside of normal work hours as needed.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining School grounds and buildings in top condition.
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students, employees, families and guests in School buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform all grounds work as needed.
• Move equipment and materials within and between School buildings.
• Work when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the School and other specific events such as Commencement, Family Day, Alumni Reunion, and others.
• Involvement in snow removal from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.
• Spread sand, salt, and calcium on sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots during icy conditions.
• Act as a substitute custodian when necessary.
• Adhere to all school health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and the Asbestos Management Plan.
• Participate as part of the School's Emergency Management Team under the direction of the Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management.
• Perform farm work as needed which includes, but is not limited to, livestock management, pruning trees, harvesting and weeding in the garden.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Operations, Chief Financial Officer and Head of School.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires prolonged sitting and standing
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push objects or materials up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires stopping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires use of machinery including, but no limited to, mowers, weedwhackers, tillers, tractors, backhoe, snowblowers, and trucks.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to work in high places such as rooftops and ceilings.

Training and Experience:

• A high school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in grounds work.
• Working knowledge of smart phones, walkie-talkies, and computers.
• Ability to read product labels and assembly instructions.
• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive under the school's insurance.
• CDL preferred.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and communication effectively with supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and parents, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation range: $37,000 – $42,000. Further consideration may be given to candidates with significant experience, education, or certifications.

Gill St. Bernard's offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with employer match; tuition remission and tuition assistance; sick, personal, and vacation days.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io, with the subject line Assistant Groundskeeper.