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Groundskeeper

Job Locations US-NJ-Lawrenceville
ID
2024-1848
Category
Grounds
Type
Active Full-time

Overview

The Lawrenceville School seeks enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting.

 

Position Summary: The groundskeeper is responsible for all grounds maintenance of the campus.

This position is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during emergencies, including when the school is closed.

Responsibilities

  • Uses a variety of tools and machinery, including mowers and Weedwackers.
  • Uses a variety of tools and machinery, including trimmers and clippers.
  • Reports equipment repairs needed (on lawn mowers, spreaders, snow removal equipment, etc.) to mechanics.
  • Plants and maintains grass and flowers.
  • Occasionally must work in inclement weather and at off-hours.
  • Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
  • Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Groundskeeper experience preferred

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Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School, one of the country’s premier independent schools, is located in central New Jersey, five miles south of Princeton, 55 miles south of New York City, and 40 miles north of Philadelphia. A welcoming community with students from more than 30 states and nearly 40 countries, the School serves students in grades nine through post-graduate. Lawrenceville employs the Harkness method of learning, stimulating thoughtful inquiry and debate. Across academic, residential, and co-curricular settings, Lawrenceville challenges a diverse community to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose, inspiring the best in each to seek the best for all. For additional information, please visit www.lawrenceville.org.

The Lawrenceville School seeks enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting.

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options, and many other valuable programs.