Grounds and Fields Technician na Ravenscroft School

Grounds and Fields Technician

Full Time | Non-Exempt

Ravenscroft School seeks a Grounds and Fields Technician to support the upkeep, safety, and appearance of campus grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor facilities. This role involves landscape maintenance, field preparation, and equipment operation/maintenance to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all members of the community.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, edging, and pruning shrubs/trees
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment (mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, edgers)
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Assist with athletic field preparation, game-day set-up, and post-event cleanup
• Support Facilities personnel and conduct daily litter pickup/trash removal
• Report and address conditions needing attention
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Maintenance operations

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of landscaping equipment operation and basic building/grounds maintenance preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work positively with faculty, staff, students, and visitors
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and during special events
• Ability to work collaboratively as a part of a diverse team 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, and noise from equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders, work on uneven surfaces, and perform tasks at varying heights