Groundskeeper

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HJ Staffing

Groundskeeper

Lewes, DE
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment for our students, staff, and community. This position combines light groundskeeping duties with indoor cleaning and sanitation to ensure our facilities remain in top condition.

    Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Part-Time / Night Hours)

    Primary Focus Areas: District Office, Auxiliary Weight Room, and assigned facilities

    The ideal candidate works well independently, shows initiative, communicates effectively, and takes pride in supporting our school community.

    Key Responsibilities

    Custodial & Sanitation Duties

    • Clean and sanitize offices, common areas, and the Cape Henlopen High School Annex Weight Room (and future athletic pole building).
    • Vacuum carpets, sweep, and mop VCT flooring.
    • Empty trash and properly dispose of waste materials.
    • Maintain a clean, organized custodial closet and manage inventory/supply replenishment in coordination with the Chief Custodian.
    • Perform specialized floor care (experience stripping and waxing floors preferred).
    • Respond promptly to emergency cleanup requests as needed.

    Groundskeeping & Building Maintenance

    • Maintain District Office grounds, including weed control around the perimeter, clearing stairwell drains, trimming shrubbery, and general landscape upkeep.
    • Ensure walkways, driveways, and parking areas are safe and clear; perform snow removal on the District Office sidewalk and grounds during winter months.
    • Perform routine care on floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture, and fixtures.
    • Inspect, operate, and maintain equipment safely (e.g., floor buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, lawn equipment, snow removal gear).
    • Assist with loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
    • Report any facility damage or missing items directly to the Chief Custodian.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    • Safety & Compliance: Familiarity with district policies, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
    • Problem-Solving & Task Management: Ability to assess cleaning/maintenance needs, manage time effectively, and solve practical problems on the job.
    • Communication & Collaboration: Strong oral and written comprehension; ability to receive guidance, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with staff, students, and the community.
    • Independence: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently during evening hours.
    • Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and comfort reading/interpreting manuals, safety rules, and operating instructions.

    Requirements & Qualifications

    • Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Experience: 1 year of related grounds or custodial experience preferred (no specialized expertise required; willing to train).
    • Licensure: Valid state driver's license (travel between assigned local sites during shifts is required).
    • Pre-Employment Screening: Successful background check, drug test, and fingerprinting required.

    Physical Demands & Working Conditions

    • Physical Activity: Requires continuous moderate effort, including frequent climbing, crawling, kneeling, and reaching.
    • Lifting Requirements: Frequently carry/move objects over 25 lbs; occasionally move objects up to 50 lbs.
    • Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions (e.g., winter snow removal).