Grounds​/LandscapeTechnician

Grounds/Landscape Technician – The Hill School

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. Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Facilities Grounds Services, this position maintains the Hill School's property, including athletic fields, faculty housing, common areas, and roadways to preserve and enhance the campus's prestigious nature.

Maintain grounds and landscape throughout the school property, ensuring safety, beauty, and operational excellence.

• Perform turf mowing and trimming duties.
• Prune shrubs and small trees.
• Assist with new plantings and removals.
• Perform hardscaping tasks including tile and paver walls, and repair of existing patios and walkways.
• Weed, edge, and mulch flower beds.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides as needed.
• Recycling and trash pickup across campus.
• Prepare athletic fields for practice and competitive play.
• Maintain synthetic turf athletic fields.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Collect leaves.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklift, tractor, and skid steer.
• Perform snow removal of roads, steps, and sidewalks; be available during winter months for unexpected snow events, including long days and possible weekend work.
• Clean maintenance areas and mechanical rooms.
• Repair and/or replace athletic equipment as needed.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance to ensure efficient operation and safety.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support a teamwork culture in the Facilities Services department.

• At least 3 years of experience in landscape/grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in wet, hot, and cold environments for long hours.
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams and instructional manuals.
• Preferred ability to repair small engines.
• Preferred knowledge of synthetic turf maintenance.

This role requires regular use of hands and fingers, clear communication, and the ability to walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees may need to lift or move up to 75 pounds. Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Employees are exposed to outdoor weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, and humidity. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and high places may occur. Noise levels are generally moderate.

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a collaborative environment.
• Be energetic and organized to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while collaborating with a growing team.
• Be able to wear many hats, learn new things daily, and switch roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding with administrators, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Maintain a service attitude and flexibility to meet departmental and school needs.

Position is contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks, including criminal history, fingerprint‑based, reference, employment history, and educational checks, consistent with the School's policies regarding employment eligibility.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Education Management