Probationary Grounds Worker

Probationary Grounds Worker

Holland CSD

103 Canada Street

Holland , NY 14080

Classified - Position - Groundskeeper (Grounds Person) - non - competitive

Job Number 3300057155

Start Date

Open Date 10/06/2026

Closing Date 10/20/2026

7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

(Hours will vary depending on District needs)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing

unskilled or limited semiskilled manual tasks of grounds maintenance and upkeep of

outdoor school facilities in a suburban school district, The incumbent is responsible for

satisfactory performance of a variety of tasks. Some assignments, including elementary

equipment operation, may require skills which may be readily learned on the Job. Work

is performed under the direct supervision of the Grounds Crew Chief, the

Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds or his assistant, but many tasks assigned may

be routine and repetitive in nature, and once learned can be carried on without difficulty

and only general supervision. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs a variety of grounds maintenance work,

cutting grass and weeds, raking leaves; Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes, sprays,

and trims shrubs, bushes and trees; Assists in the maintenance and repair of all

concrete and blacktop surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, roads, athletic fields

and parks; Operates snow removal, equipment and removes snow, salts and sands

driveways, sidewalks and performs other related manual tasks during the winter;

Performs routine tasks, handling of supplies, equipment, removal of rubbish, weeds

grass and other debris.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principals, practices and techniques of

eneral grounds maintenance; working knowledge of the methods used in propagating,

planting, cultivating, pruning and general care of plants, flowers, shrubs and lawns;

working knowledge of the growth characteristics Of flowers, plants and bulbs; good

knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in snow plowing and

maintenance of roadways, paths, entrances and exits to buildings; ability to get along

well with others; initiative and resourcefulness; ability to follow written arid oral

instructions; industry and dependability; good judgment; physically capable Of

performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable

accommodation.

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Salary: From 19.21

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 10/26/2026

Contact Person's Name Sara L. Stock

Contact Person's Phone 7165378212

Contact Person's Email [email protected]