| Job Description
The Southampton Union Free School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Groundskeeper II.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead a team of grounds personnel in daily operations, including work assignments, training, and performance oversight
- Oversee and participate in lawn care activities such as mowing, seeding, fertilizing, aerating, and irrigation
- Supervise and assist with planting, pruning, trimming, and general maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas
- Coordinate seasonal grounds activities, including leaf removal, snow and ice control, and athletic field preparation
- Oversee and apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides in accordance with safety regulations and best practices
- Operate and ensure proper maintenance of grounds equipment, including mowers, tractors, trimmers, and other power tools
- Inspect district grounds regularly to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors · Maintain athletic fields to support school programs and events
- Requisition supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for grounds operations
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards, regulations, and district policies
- Assist with special projects, campus improvements, and event setup as needed
- Perform hands-on grounds maintenance work alongside staff as required
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