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Operations Lawn Technician

Hempstead ISD


Job Location:

Hempstead, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary
  • Job Title: Grounds Worker / Groundskeeper
  • Reports To: Maintenance Director or Grounds Foreman
  • Primary Purpose: Maintain safe functional and aesthetically pleasing landscaping and athletic areas across district properties.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Lawn and Turf Care: Mow edge and trim lawns curbs and sidewalks. Fertilize aerate seed and control weeds across district property.
    • Landscaping: Plant prune and care for trees shrubs flowers and flower beds. Mulch planting beds and clear leaves or debris.
    • Athletic Field Maintenance: Prepare athletic fields for games by mowing dragging chalking lines and painting stripes.
    • Grounds Upkeep: Empty outdoor trash cans pick up litter from grounds and parking lots and pressure wash concrete surfaces.
    • Irrigation and Repairs: Inspect clean and perform minor repairs on sprinkler systems and drainage areas.
    • Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance cleaning and light repairs on mowers tractors weed eaters and hand tools.
    • Safety and Compliance: Follow strict OSHA and district safety protocols when operating power machinery or handling fertilizers and herbicides. Report unsafe conditions or playground hazards immediately.
    Qualifications
    • Education: High school diploma or GED preferred or basic reading and writing skills.
    • Experience: Prior experience in commercial groundskeeping landscaping or operating small engine power equipment.
    • Licenses: Valid drivers license (often a state drivers license is required to drive district trucks/trailers).
    • Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (heat cold rain) walk or stand for long hours and regularly lift/carry equipment weighing 45 to 50 pounds or more.

    Required Experience:

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