Groundskeeper

Description Maintains the aesthetic appeal and health of the Pomfret School landscape and ensures that grounds are safe for the campus community. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Complete assigned daily maintenance per the Lead Groundskeeper. Complete seasonal grounds maintenance work including snow and ice removal, planting bed maintenance, tree and shrub care, spring clean‑up and fall leaf clean‑up. Complete work orders within the assigned time frame. Write routine instructions, reports, logs, and descriptions of equipment problems and needs. Execute daily, preventative maintenance operations on all assigned vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Wear all required safety equipment when conducting work. Provide assistance to other department members as needed and support major events such as Commencement and Opening of School. Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: Minimum of 1‑3 years landscape maintenance experience. Knowledge of grounds equipment maintenance. High School diploma, GED, or equivalent technical school certification. Must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted US driver’s license. OSHA Certification preferred. Work Conditions: Physical Environment: Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, hazardous chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Usually exposed to moderate noise level. Physical Demands: Operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, often lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Regularly climb and/or balance up to 10 feet, and often climb and/or balance up to 25 feet. Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. Occasionally sit. Regular use of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pomfret School