Groundskeeper

GROUNDSKEEPER

Job Posting ID: 112Location(s): DISTRICT OFFICEEmployment Type: Full TimeJob Type: SEIUPosted Date: 05/18/2026Deadline: Until FilledPay: $31.49 - $38.36Hours per Day: 8:00:00

Summary

The Groundskeeper performs a variety of skilled grounds and landscaping tasks in the development, maintenance, safety, and upkeep of all District grounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and related exterior facilities

GROUNDSKEEPER

NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506

CLASSIFIED JOB POSTING

NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GROUNDSKEEPER

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

General Job Description

The Groundskeeper performs a variety of skilled grounds and landscaping tasks in the development, maintenance, safety, and upkeep of all District grounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and related exterior facilities.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily inspection and maintenance of District grounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, exterior facilities, and related grounds systems; reports repair needs, vandalism, safety concerns, or other problems to the Maintenance Supervisor and building principal as appropriate.
• Maintain lawns and athletic facilities, including mowing, fertilizing, seeding, thatching, aerating, top dressing, edging, and field preparation.
• Maintain and develop landscaping, including preparing ground for lawns, plants, trees, shrubs, seeds, and bulbs; raking leaves; pulling, hoeing, and cutting weeds; pruning, spraying, and fertilizing.
• Perform grounds-related tasks including debris removal, drainage maintenance, irrigation system operation and maintenance, snow/ice response as assigned, and general exterior site upkeep.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on grounds equipment and tools, including hand implements; push, riding, and gang mowers; edgers; weed eaters; blowers; grinders; chainsaws; tractors; backhoe/ditch witch or other large equipment as assigned and qualified.
• Observe District safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment when performing groundskeeping work.
• Physical ability to perform manual work associated with groundskeeping duties including walking, climbing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Physical ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with faculty, students, staff, and the public in job situations beyond receiving work instructions.
• Ability to organize work, work independently with minimal supervision, and remain attentive to details.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work assignments.
• Keep the Maintenance Supervisor informed of problems, repair needs, and grounds-related priorities.
• Other groundskeeping and related duties assigned.

Terms of Employment

• This is a year-round position - 260 days/year
• The work schedule will be five days per week, 8.0 hrs./day
• Rate of pay is $31.49/hour for the first six months (2025-2026 entry level) and $31.73/hour thereafter
• Benefits in accordance with the SEBB/Health Care Authority (Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life insurance)
• For qualifying positions, employees are offered enrollment with the Washington State Retirement Plan

Posting Date: May 18, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled with initial screening May 27, 2026

Application Procedures

Nooksack Valley School District SEIU members must submit a letter of interest by 4:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026. In the event a current NVSD SEIU member does not fill this position, non-district applications will be considered. Applicants must submit a complete district application. View the requirements and apply online on our web site at www.nv.k12.wa.us.

Nooksack Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated as coordinators to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator - District Athletic Director; 504 Coordinator District Registered Nurse; Civil Rights Coordinator- Assistant Superintendent. Contact information for each coordinator: Phone: ... Mailing Address: 3326 E Badger, Nooksack WA 98276 Email: ...

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