Lead Groundskeeper

Lead Groundskeeper

Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining natural environments under the direction of the Director of Facilities. The Lead Groundskeeper reviews daily assignments with staff and communicates with the Director of Facilities on any disciplinary or other concerns related to groundskeeping. This position is considered an "Essential Personnel" and as such is expected to work during weather and other types of emergencies which may occur outside of the normal work schedule. Salary and benefits per TAAM agreement. Timberlane Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Duties And Responsibilities

Supports and performs all duties of Groundskeepers as noted below.

• Provides recommendations to the Facilities Director regarding hiring, evaluation and discipline of subordinate personnel.
• Attends necessary training and obtains appropriate licenses related to upkeep of district grounds.
• Trains grounds maintenance personnel in proper maintenance routines and procedures.
• Reviews daily assignments with staff and addresses any staff concerns.
• Assigns work to prevent premature deterioration of grounds components and equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections of all fields, grounds, playgrounds, and structures and reports any issues to the Director of Plant operations
• Ensures all playing surfaces are ready for play including mowing, lining, raking, mound building/repairs, and inspections of fields for safety and cleanliness prior to any game or activity.
• Directs snow removal and ice mitigation on the secondary campus and other as needed.
• Reports issues which may interfere with the safe opening of schools to the Director of Facilities.
• Installs, maintains, and tends to gardens, lawns and sporting fields and venues for all district buildings.
• Cares for and cultivate foliage including planting, fertilizing, mowing, weeding, watering, trimming and pruning, soil conditioning, mulching and applying pesticides.
• Tends to safety complaints reported on district grounds.
• Ensures pathways, stairs, outdoor seating, and other structures are safe.
• Sets up and cleans up for sports and district events outdoor (and often indoor).
• Installs sprinkler and irrigation systems.
• Prepares outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps, tying down unsecured items, etc.
• Maintains fences, outdoor structures, and team areas.
• Schedules specialty services such as ground leveling or patio installation.
• Operates and maintains garden and landscaping equipment (including mowers, golf cart, side-by-side, district trucks and trailers).
• Orders supplies and equipment and maintaining paperwork for purchases.
• Keeps daily logs, records and receipts of all ground's functions.
• Complies with service standards, work instructions and grounds requirements for the district.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Complies with all Timberlane Regional School District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices, and objectives.
• Performs all duties in a professional and appropriate manner while interacting with students, parents, faculty, administration, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of successful prior experience in field turf management, irrigation maintenance, and grounds operation required.

License/Certification

Valid state driver's license

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to coordinate with facilities management, respond to requests, and communicate clear instructions to the grounds crew.
• Ability to delegate tasks, train team members, and monitor the quality of completed work.
• Experienced in grounds and landscape operations and/or management.
• Demonstrate positive work habits by showing initiative, cooperation, dependability, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ability to learn and successfully work with appropriate financial and payroll software.
• Ability to safely use and maintain groundskeeping equipment including lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws, infield rakes, tractors, snowblowers and plow trucks.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Physical Activity Requirements

Primary Physical Requirements

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently required 2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently required 3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs: Frequently required 4. Lift over 50 lbs: Occasionally required 5. Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently required 6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently required 7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Frequently required 8. Carry over 50 lbs: Occasionally required 9. Reach above shoulder height: Frequently required 10. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently required 11. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently required 12. Push/Pull: Frequently required

Hand Manipulation

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required) 1. Grasping: Frequently required 2. Handling: Frequently required 3. Torquing: Frequently required 4. Fingering: Frequently required 5. Controls and Equipment: Lawn mower, string trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw, infield rakes, tractor, snowblower and plow truck, computer and telephone.

Other Physical Consideration

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required) 1. Twisting: Frequently required 2. Bending: Frequently required 3. Crawling: Occasionally required 4. Squatting: Frequently required 5. Kneeling: Frequently required 6. Crouching: Occasionally required 7. Climbing: Occasionally required 8. Balancing: Frequently required

Summary Of Occupational Exposures

The work environment is varied and is characterized by loud noise. Up to 2/3 of the work could be performed outdoors under varying weather conditions. There is regular need to work in high places. Up to 1/3 of the time is spent sitting, standing, stopping, or smelling. More than 2/3 of the time is spent climbing or reaching with hands or arms walking, talking, listening, or using hands to finger, handle or feel. There is occasional lifting to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral and depth vision. Equipment used includes light trucks, telephones, personal computers, and pneumatic tools, power and hand tools. Safety hazards are present and must be avoided.

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check required by state law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

• External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Agreement Between

Timberlane Regional School Board

And

Teamsters Local #633

(Administrative Assistants/Secretaries and Skilled Maintenance Employees)

July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029

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