Probationary Grounds Worker

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 10/06/2026

Closing Date 10/20/2026

7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

(Hours will vary depending on District needs)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves performing
unskilled or limited semiskilled manual tasks of grounds maintenance and upkeep of
outdoor school facilities in a suburban school district, The incumbent is responsible for
satisfactory performance of a variety of tasks. Some assignments, including elementary
equipment operation, may require skills which may be readily learned on the Job. Work
is performed under the direct supervision of the Grounds Crew Chief, the
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds or his assistant, but many tasks assigned may
be routine and repetitive in nature, and once learned can be carried on without difficulty
and only general supervision. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK

ACTIVITIES:

Performs a variety of grounds maintenance work,
cutting grass and weeds, raking leaves;
Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes, sprays,
and trims shrubs, bushes and trees;
Assists in the maintenance and repair of all
concrete and blacktop surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, roads, athletic fields
and parks;
Operates snow removal, equipment and removes snow, salts and sands
driveways, sidewalks and performs other related manual tasks during the winter;
Performs routine tasks, handling of supplies, equipment, removal of rubbish, weeds
grass and other debris.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the principals, practices and techniques of
eneral grounds maintenance; working knowledge of the methods used in propagating,
planting, cultivating, pruning and general care of plants, flowers, shrubs and lawns;
working knowledge of the growth characteristics Of flowers, plants and bulbs; good
knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in snow plowing and
maintenance of roadways, paths, entrances and exits to buildings; ability to get along
well with others; initiative and resourcefulness; ability to follow written arid oral instructions; industry and dependability; good judgment; physically capable Of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Attachment

Salary Competitive Y

Position Status Full time

Start Date 10/26/2026

Contact Person's Name Sara L. Stock

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Contact Person's Email sstock