The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:
Position: Maintenance-Groundskeeper
Job Description: The groundskeepers are responsible for outside areas of the various schools. Duties include, but are not
limited to, cutting, raking, seeding, fertilizing, and care of athletic fields, including striping, snow removal, sanding, and
general cleaning of all outside areas, which includes planting of shrubs, trees and turf.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Responsibilities include the use of the following equipment in the performance of duties: power lawn mowers, tractors,
riding mowers, gang mowers, gang sweepers, gang rollers, snow blowers, dump truck/sanders, front end loaders,
maintenance vehicles with or without snow plows, and all other small equipment necessary to perform duties.
2. Must demonstrate an ability to maintain and keep in service the above referenced equipment.
3. Experience and ability to perform maintenance and small engine repair preferred.
4. Experienced in snow plowing and snow removal.
5. Responsible for the removal of all debris and litter from the parking lots and roadways.
6. Groundskeepers will assist with receiving and transfer of furniture, supplies, etc., as needed.
7. Responsible to the Director of Engineering & Maintenance Services or his designee.
Qualifications:
1. Candidates should have experience in the following areas:
? Operation, maintenance and repair of groundskeeping equipment and related tools
? Ability to set up and prepare fields for interscholastic competition preferred
? Familiarity with loading and securing equipment on trailers, unloading same
? Ability to work from verbal or written instructions
2 Candidates must possess a current and valid state-issueddriver's operating license.
3. Experience operating larger trucks/vehicles/motorized equipment preferred.
4. Selected candidate must successfully complete a physical examination, chemical screening and criminal background
screening.
All expenses related to these screening processes shall be borne by the Fall River Public Schools.
The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable
alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the
Fall River School Committee.
Terms of Employment: Salary, length of the work year, hours and benefits as negotiated thru the AFSCME contract.
Closing Date for Applications: Until filled
The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race,color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability.All candidates are encouraged to apply.