Groundskeeper in Belfast

Frontline Applicant Tracking – Belfast Central School District

Date Posted: 11/7/2025

Location: Belfast Central School

Date Available: 12/15/2025

Closing Date: 11/26/2025

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Groundskeeper

Start Date: December 15, 2025

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma

Reports to: Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Essential Job Functions – Distinguishing Features of the Class

Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, athletic fields, walkways, and building facilities.

Performance Responsibilities – Typical Work Activities

• Groundskeepers serve as member of a work crew performing a variety of grounds maintenance, gardening, and manual labor duties.
• Groundskeepers use a variety of hand and power tools, including saws and chainsaws, lawnmowers, shovels, various tree pruning equipment, and snow blowers.
• Groundskeepers operate riding lawnmowers, and light to heavy-duty vehicles or equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, and tree trimming and removal equipment.
• Groundskeepers operate required equipment and vehicles according to the season and individual needs of the district.
• Groundskeepers perform activities such as clearing snow and ice, mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, raking leaves, planting flowers and shrubs, and preparing athletic fields.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with buildings and grounds maintenance and repair work;
• Ability to effectively, efficiently, and safely use tools and operate equipment related to building and grounds maintenance and repair;
• Ability to inspect the work of building tradespersons and contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications, as well as applicable codes and regulations;
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow instructions, plans, diagrams, specifications, and blueprints;
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Willingness to work under adverse weather conditions;