Anticipated Groundskeeper

Position: Anticipated Groundskeeper 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

Date Posted:
4/10/2026

Location:
District

Date Available:
06/01/2026

Closing Date:
04/20/2026
WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wayne, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

F-032 - Groundskeeper

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Possession of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) .

Five years of skilled groundskeeping experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver's license and a satisfactory driving record annually.

Required criminal background check.

New Jersey Pesticide License preferred.

Boiler license required within one year of employment.

REPORTS TO:

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor, Director of Facilities Management or designee.

JOB GOAL:
Under the direct supervision of the Building & Grounds Supervisor maintain in excellent condition school grounds, athletic fields and grounds equipment. Maintains buildings, structures, fixtures and furniture in a safe and operable condition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs general grounds keeper assignments and tasks to include cutting, raking, seeding, edging, blowing, and maintaining all district properties.

Repairs and installs concrete and asphalt sidewalks, curbs, ramps, paths, driveways, parking lots and roadways.

Repairs, maintain and install fences including chain link, wood, vinyl and other fencing materials.

Removes, replaces and installs signage throughout the district as assigned.

Setup and maintain all athletic fields at two High Schools and other properties of the Wayne Board of Education as assigned.

Removes accumulated snow and applies salt and de-icing products using trucks, plows, shovels and snow removal equipment.

Operate tractors, backhoes, mowers, and other specialized grounds keeping equipment.

Repairs, paints and maintains all equipment in good working order.

Maintains effective working relationships with other grounds keepers and works in cooperation with other Supervisors, Administrators and district personnel to effectively meet department grounds keeping objectives.

Ensures orders for materials, supplies, equipment and contracted services for grounds keeping work is appropriate for the scope of work or level of work assigned.

Coordinates and schedules assigned groundskeeping work with the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor.

Keeps the Building & Grounds Supervisor appraised at all times of the status of assigned grounds keeping tasks and assignments.

Responds to all grounds keeping emergencies as required; coordinate activities with other responders; utilize available resources to affect repairs and ensure the safety of the community and school district.

Performs a variety of field groundskeeping activities either alone or with other assigned personnel.

Performs other grounds keeping duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.

Pick-ups and moves obsolete or surplus equipment, furniture, materials and supplies as required through-out the district.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Director of Facilities, or designee, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education. This position is part of the Wayne Custodial-Maintenance Association.

ANNUAL EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of non-certificated staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job; lift 50 lbs.

Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.

Speak and hear.

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Must be able to climb various ladders safely to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

Occasional exposure to a variety of weather…