Landscaping and Groundskeeper - Custodian

Position Type:
Facilities/ Groundskeeper

Date Posted:
6/2/2025

Location:
Milford Secondary School Campus

Date Available:
June 2025

Closing Date:
06/07/2025

District:
&nbsp Milford School District

&nbsp&nbsp Position: Landscaping and Groundskeeper - Custodian
Location: Milford High School and Milford Central Academy
Reports To: Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds
Starting Date: June 2025

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience landscaping and/or field maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of lawn maintenance including irrigation, seeding/fertilizing and mowing preferred.
• Knowledge of basic small motor repair preferred.
• Experienced utilizing field maintenance equipment and field maintenance techniques.
• Possesses understanding of general safety and hazardous materials training.
• Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing (irrigation), fence and equipment repairs.
• Maintains a current Class D Delaware drivers license and able to drive district vehicles.
• Will be required to obtain certification for using insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and/or fertilizer application.
• Capable of working in varying work environments and temperatures.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Operate tractors and lawn maintenance equipment on a regular basis.
• Ensure that athletic fields are prepared each day for practice and/or competition play.
• Assists in performing grounds and landscaping jobs including, but not limited to, cutting grass, tree trimming, seeding and fertilizing, maintenance and marking of athletic fields.
• Assists with field maintenance in regard to irrigation systems and basic irrigation system repairs;
• Must be able to conduct ongoing program of general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and winterization of field maintenance and grounds equipment including upkeep and repair.
• Assists with a perpetual inventory system, including requisition of parts, materials, and supplies to ensure proper inventory supplies and controls.
• Assists with maintenance of all safety inspection records and associated field reports as required including daily and seasonal inspection reports, work activity reports, cost reports, and field recommendations.
• Completes cyclical projects and additional tasks that reflect the nature of the work assignment.
• Remain on school premises during school hours and non-school hours when the use of grounds or building has been authorized and attendance as required by the designated supervisors.
• Work closely with Athletic Director to monitor maintenance.
• Repetitive daily heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. at heights of 3-4 feet.
• Climb a ladder up to 15 feet.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and troubleshooting of equipment problems including motorized lawn equipment and outdoor tools.
• Perform custodial duties as assigned including but not limited to: scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, trash collection, etc...
• Move furniture and support special events as assigned.
• Work as part of a groundskeeping team.
• Communicate daily in a professional manner.
• Respond to district-wide custodial duties as required by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds (ie: snow removal).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (including building maintenance and cleaning).

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month employee

Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Boards policy on evaluation of personnel.

Application Process:
Internal applicants must complete a shortened online application by clicking on Employment at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org . Internal applicants are encouraged to upload current letters of recommendation and resume.

External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application by clicking on Employment at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org . Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included:

• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: June 7, 2025 or until filled

For more information contact: Laura Bond, Director of Human Resources, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: ... or Email: ...

Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:

• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physicians Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone ....