About Schenectady City Schools

With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

Distinguishing Features of the Class Groundsworker Role:

This position involves responsibility for performing a variety of routine, semi-skilled maintenance tasks in connection with the upkeep of grounds around a particular building or park. The work is performed under general supervision of a superior who outlines policy, with leeway allowed for performing tasks. Direct supervision may be exercised over one or more subordinate laborers. Does related work as required. This position requires a high degree of collaboration, communication and creativity in developing colorful landscaping that attracts our diverse community.

Typical Work Activities and Groundsworker Expectations:

• Mows lawns and cares for flower beds, walks and drives;
• Trims hedges, trees and shrubs;
• Rake leaves;
• Shovels snow;
• Cleans gutters and catch basins;
• Removes ashes and tends fires;
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Groundsworker:

• Working knowledge of the accepted procedures and practices of grounds maintenance work;
• Ability to lay out work for subordinates;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.

• One year of experience in grounds maintenance work.