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Darien Public Schools

Groundskeeper/Maintenance

Pay: $66,393/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Darien, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$43,695 / year median in Connecticut

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Groundskeeper/Maintenance Darien Public Schools Darien, CT Job Details Full-time From $66,393 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Snow removal Landscape maintenance Outdoor work experience Minor mechanical vehicle repair High school diploma or GED Machine minor repairs Facilities routine maintenance

Full Job Description HOURS:

6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

REPORTS TO

Director of Facilities and Assistant Director of Facilities

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a semi-skilled labor position that involves the usage of hand and power equipment to maintain the exterior, grounds, and playing fields of a public school district. This work involves heavy lifting and working in adverse weather conditions on a regular basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent Valid Driver's License (CDL a plus) 2 years of full time paid experience as a grounds maintenance worker Knowledge of and proficiency in the operating of commercial grounds maintenance equipment Ability to perform minor repairs and routine service to grounds equipment and vehicles Physical ability to perform the required duties including but not limited to: routinely lifting heavy objects, working the daily work shift outside in adverse weather conditions, plowing snow Experience with irrigation systems (a plus)

GENERAL DUTIES

Maintenance of school grounds, athletic fields, roads walkways, catch basins and planting beds, which includes mowing, aerifying, seeding, fertilizer application, cutting and trimming grass, pruning trees, scrubs and hedges, cutting up fallen trees and branches, including leaf raking, blowing and vacuuming, preparing ballfields for games and other general grounds duties, as assigned Deliver and pick up furniture, risers, bulk food, custodial supplies paper and other items Such other related tasks as directed

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $66,393.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person