Groundsworker - FT, Core - Buildings and Grounds

Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week) - Core Duty Schedule Duties of Assignment: Support the Director of Facilities, Assistant Director of Facilities and the Buildings and Grounds Department throughout the District. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of general ground 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 and oral instructions; industry and dependability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in site maintenance work; or
• Six (6) years of experience in site maintenance or grounds maintenance work; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid New York State CDL driver’s license within 5.5 months of appointment. NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.