Grounds and Fields Technician

Ravenscroft is seeking a dependable and skilled Grounds and Fields Technician to join our Facilities this role you will help maintain the beauty safety and functionality of our campus grounds and athletic fields. You will work outdoors operate a variety of landscape equipment and collaborate with colleagues across Facilities and Athletics.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in well-maintained outdoor spaces and enjoys working as part of a team in a dynamic school environment.

Reports to: Grounds and Fields Supervisor

What Youll Do:

• Mow trim edge prune shrubs and trees and perform al related landscape maintenance
• Operation landscape equipment including zero-turn mowers chainsaw weed trimmers and edgers
• Perform routine equipment maintenance: sharpen blades change oi spark plaugs tires and grease ewquipment
• Support Athletics with fields prep game day setup and post-game cleanup
• Assist Facilities personnel with various campus job duties
• Perform daily litter pickup and empty outdoor trash receptacles
• Report conditions needing attention to Grounds and Fields Supervisor
• Complete other duties as assigned

A full list of essential functions and additional details will be shared during the interview process.

Qualifications

Required:

• Work experience in landscape grounds maintenance or a related field
• Ability to operate landscape and grounds equipment safely and proficiently
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact positively with students faculty and staff
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends as needed
• Ability to collaborate with team members of diverse backgrounds

Preferred:

• Experience with athletic field preparation and maintenance
• Experience in a school campus or institutional grounds environment
• Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance and minor repairs

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This is a predominantly outdoor position requiring work in all weather conditions. The role involves physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds bending kneeling and extended periods of standing and walking. The ability to operate all types of landscape equipment is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

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