ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 400

Lake Street

• Ithaca, New York

• 14850 NOTICE

OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title:

Groundskeeper Brief Description:

Maintain grounds by mowing, raking, cutting, rolling, reseeding and fertilizing lawns; Plant and care for trees, shrubs, and flowers; Assist in the preparation and maintenance of baseball diamonds, football fields, running tracks, playgrounds, and other athletic and recreational areas; Remove snow and ice from walks, driveways, steps, and building entrances; keeps grounds free of litter and debris; Make deliveries, load and unload materials and move furniture and equipment. Other related work as directed by supervisor Location(s):

District Wide Anticipated Start Date:

10/20/2025

Posting Dates:

9/17/2025-

Until Filled Number of Vacancies:

up to 3 Hours per

Week:

40

Civil Service Jurisdictional Class:

Labor Required Qualifications:

The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts. Must be eligible for appointment as a Groundskeeper by

Civil Service Civil Service Requirements:

Good knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and techniques; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of manual and mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance and snow removal; ability to follow oral and written instructions; willingness to perform physical labor; mechanical aptitude; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Internal Applicants:

Apply online at SchoolFront | Step by step Guide Internal EA Applicants can send their letter via email at recruitment@icsd.k12.ny.us. If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.

External Applicants:

Apply online at RecruitFront In order for us to receive your application you must complete the following three steps on

Recruitfront:

Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD Create an

Application:

Checkmark School Related Personnel Only! Apply to

Job Posting:

After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting

Salary Range:

$ 17.68 hr. in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.