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The Taft School

Groundskeeper

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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 The Taft School - 4.1 Watertown, CT Job Details Full-time From $22 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Snow removal Excavation High school diploma or GED Mechanical excavators Loader operation Full Job Description
DEPARTMENT
Facilities
REPORTS TO
Grounds Manager
SALARY RANGE
Salary Commensurate with Experience
POSITION / FTE
1.00 (Full Time Non-Exempt) The essential duties and responsibilities of the Groundskeeper, include but are not limited to: Mowing, fertilizing, and edging all Taft grounds. Planting and pruning all Taft trees, plants and shrubs. Cleaning up debris, such as garbage or any school waste. Leaf removal. Pesticide application. Irrigation maintenance. Operating turf equipment in a safe manner and on a variety of terrains. Light excavation work using mechanical equipment. Removing snow and ice using mechanical equipment and manual labor. Operating heavy equipment, such as a backhoe, loader or trucks as needed. Preparing school grounds for all Taft events, including Grandparents' Day, Alumni Weekend, Parents' Weekend and Graduation. Ability to work after hours, weekends and emergency call-ins. Assisting the Grounds Manager and Director of Facilities as needed. Experience in grounds maintenance. Ability to lift 65 lbs, climb a ladder and perform heavy manual labor. Stamina to maintain continuous physical effort for the duration of a shift on a regular basis. High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to interact and work with staff, faculty, students and outside vendors in a friendly, effective manner. The Taft School is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of The Taft School to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, actual or perceived disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other class protected by law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Office Outdoor work Private school School People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person