Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, co-educational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.

Total student enrollment is approximately 500, of which 25% are boarding students.

We are seeking a temporary Groundskeeper / Maintenance Worker to join our Operations team, reporting to the assistant director of Operations.

This position is full-time, non-exempt (hourly), working forty hours a week from April to October, 2024.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains the appearance of the campus by performing overall grounds maintenance, including but not limited to the following : the lining of athletic fields, leaf removal, snow and ice removal, mulching, watering, pruning, fertilization and weed control
• Participates in general maintenance activities on all buildings (not limited to a certain zone or building)
• Responds to emergency calls for system and equipment failure
• Assists with the preparation of event set-ups and breakdowns
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance and equipment is necessary
• Must be able to operate heavy grounds equipment, light grounds equipment, power equipment, school vehicles
• Experience with general maintenance, repairs, and carpentry required
• Skills in facility maintenance and repairs to perform routine and non-routine services
• Ability to adjust to new industry techniques and become familiar with new equipment as required
• Deliver on-time services to students, faculty, and staff for all buildings on campus and effectively communicate with community members
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace in all work areas
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must pass the State of New Jersey criminal background check
• Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Must be able to lift up and / or carry objects up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, pushing, reaching, climbing, and walking

Hours for this position are 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements at

This position is located at our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The ability to walk up and down stairs is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to :

The Pennington School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Last updated : 2024-03-22