Operations Lawn Technician
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:
IC