The Norwich City School District is seeking a Groundskeeper. Distinguishing Features of the

Class :

Under direct supervision, is responsible for the overall appearance, repair and installation of lawns, shrubbery, drainage, fencing, walks, parking lots and athletic fields of a school district. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

Seeds, fertilizes, waters and mows lawns; Maintains and marks athletic fields, Trims shrubbery and fells trees; Patches holes in concrete and black top surfaces; Levels, grades and removes stones; Installs fencing and guard rails; Installs signs and marks parking lots; Plows and shovels snow from roadways, parking lots and walkways; Repairs and maintains grounds keeping equipment (mowers and garden tractors). Full Performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics: Working knowledge of landscaping practice. Working knowledge of how to care for lawns, plants, and shrubbery. Working knowledge of repair and maintenance of grounds keeping equipment. Dependability, mechanical aptitude, and honesty. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Working knowledge of materials and equipment. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to get along well with others. Ability to read and write. Thoroughness and cleanliness. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Benefits:

Education fund Generous district contribution toward health insurance premiums Dental & vision options 15 paid holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days & 1 floating holiday. Paid vacation. Bereavement leave Optional Omni 403b account Sick leave payout

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination in employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or criminal record. Accordingly, nothing in this application form should be viewed as expressing, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification, or discrimination as to age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or criminal record. Accordingly, nothing in this application form should be viewed as expressing, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification, or discrimination as to age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, alienage, citizenship status, partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or status as a victim of stalking and sex offenses in connection with employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your mailing address? Please provide an email address if not listed on your resume or cover letter. Ability to

Relocate:

Norwich, NY 13815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person