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Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

Per Diem Groundskeepers

Pay: $44,616/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Beacon, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

$42,403 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Opening Information Per Diem Groundskeepers Job Number 26-27-021 Application Deadline 6/30/2027 Position Title Per Diem Groundskeepers Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $21.45/hour Job Description

GROUNDSKEEPERS

The Beacon City School District seeks motivated individuals to join our team as Per Diem Groundskeepers.

Position Overview:

This routine manual work involves maintaining grounds and equipment found in a recreation program or at an institution or facility. Work is performed under general supervision with assignments being outlined in detail and spot-checked by inspections.

Responsibilities Include:

Mows, rakes and cuts grass; Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material; Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment; Levels, grades and removes stones; Removes snow from walkways and other areas; Spreads sand and salt; Assists in miscellaneous activities such as moving heavy objects; Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns; Transplants seedlings and plants and cares for trees and shrubs, including clipping and pruning; Performs general maintenance tasks in the preparation and care of baseball, football and soccer fields as well as fences, goals, stands and other related equipment; Operates incinerator, removes garbage and delivers garbage to landfill; Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance; Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways; Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities; Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; Willingness to perform routine manual work; Dependability; Mechanical aptitude; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Schedule & Appointment:

Flexible work schedule tailored to district needs and the employee's availability Appointment through June 30, 2027 Opportunities exist for employees with strong performance to move into roles with more consistent schedules

Qualifications:

NYS Fingerprinting clearance required $21.45/hour Civil Service Eligibility Required This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies occur throughout the 26-27 school year. Civil Service Title Groundskeeper Job Category Facilities/Maintenance Job Location District Wide