Seasonal Groudskeeper/Maintenance Worker (Pennington)

Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, co-educational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12. Total student enrollment is approximately 500, of which 25% are boarding students. We are seeking a temporary Groundskeeper/Maintenance Worker to join our Operations team, reporting to the assistant director of Operations. This position is full-time, non-exempt (hourly), working forty+ hours a week from April to October, 2024. Essential Responsibilities Maintains the appearance of the campus by performing overall grounds maintenance, including but not limited to the following: the lining of athletic fields, leaf removal, snow and ice removal, mulching, watering, pruning, fertilization and weed control Participates in general maintenance activities on all buildings (not limited to a certain zone or building) Responds to emergency calls for system and equipment failure Assists with the preparation of event set-ups and breakdowns Other duties as assigned Essential Qualifications Experience with grounds maintenance and equipment is necessary Must be able to operate heavy grounds equipment, light grounds equipment, power equipment, school vehicles Experience with general maintenance, repairs, and carpentry required Skills in facility maintenance and repairs to perform routine and non-routine services Ability to adjust to new industry techniques and become familiar with new equipment as required Deliver on-time services to students, faculty, and staff for all buildings on campus and effectively communicate with community members Maintain a clean and orderly workspace in all work areas Must be available for overtime/on-call hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed Ability to work in all weather conditions Must pass the State of New Jersey criminal background check Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures Must be able to lift up and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds Frequent bending, pushing, reaching, climbing, and walking Hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, This position is located at our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The ability to walk up and down stairs is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements The Pennington School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.