Location: District Wide/Building and Grounds
Application Due Date: Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: Immediately

Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Person is entrusted with the maintenance of the school's grounds, gardening work, and other manual duties in the care of lawns, gardens, golf courses, shrubbery and flower beds, plants, and transplants, flowers; prunes tree; spray for control of insects and weeds, weeds and waters flower beds. Performs other related manual tasks such as cutting grass, diggings, cleaning snow, and raking leaves. Cuts greens, trees, fairways and performs other related work. Uses equipment, tools, and vehicles necessary to perform grounds maintenance work and ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs any and all tasks and assignments required to properly install and care for all trees, shrubbery, plants, flowers and lawn area, public roads walkways, and parking lot areas of the Salem School Department
• Shall be required to perform all tasks and duties required to properly install, care for and maintain all athletic playing surface in compliance with M.I.A.A. regulations and guidelines
• Properly service and repair all grounds maintenance equipment including power tools, vehicles, gasoline-powered portable tools, tractors, trailers, field marking equipment, and permanent and portable irrigation equipment
• Perform other related tasks as assume other related responsibilities as may be assigned by building Principal and Director of Building Services
• A more detailed job description will be provided during the interview process

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/equivalent
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Previous experience in school district maintenance/custodial work or a related field preferred
• Must possess a valid MA driver’s license 
• Must be physically fit, physical exam may be required
• Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds and on occasion be able to lift 50 – 100 pounds
• Proper operations of snow removal equipment, snow plowing experience required
• Have or be able to secure a valid MA Herbicide and Pesticide Applications' License
• Have a certification, if available from MA Interscholastic Athletic Association in Athletic surfaces, regulations, and markings
• Knowledge of the proper use, handling, and application of custodial supplies and procedures 
• Ability to work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.