Job Location : Basking Ridge,NJ, USA
The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.Position SummaryPingry is searching for Groundskeepers to join our Basking Ridge Grounds Team. The position of Groundskeeper is a 12-month full-time hourly position that will include some overtime when necessary. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, Groundskeepers play a key role in shaping the daily experience of students, faculty, and visitors by maintaining the safety, functionality, and beauty of the school's outdoor spaces, including athletics fields, walkways, and landscaped areas. This is a hands-on, team-based role for individuals who take pride in their work and understand how a well-kept campus contributes to a thriving school community.Regular working hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexibility is essential, as occasional overtime or evening/weekend work may be required for large-scale, all-community events, snow removal, athletics, or weather-related campus needs.If you enjoy physical, purposeful work in a team setting and want to contribute to the mission of a premier K-12 school, we want to meet you.ResponsibilitiesMaintain athletics fields, including grass and synthetic turf surfaces, by mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, painting field lines, and setting up athletics equipment.Care for and maintain tennis courts and surrounding athletics grounds.Support seasonal landscaping tasks, including weeding, planting, mulching, pruning, and general beautification of campus grounds.Perform minor hardscape repairs such as walkway patching, sidewalk edging, and asphalt maintenance.Operate and maintain grounds equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, spreaders, UTVs) and assist with scheduling preventative maintenance.Participate in snow and ice removal efforts, including shoveling, salting, and operating plows and snow blowers as needed.Support campus operations by assisting with event setup, traffic flow, and general outdoor logistical needs.Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment and follow all safety procedures.QualificationsRequired:High school diploma or equivalent.Valid driver's license.Ability to walk, stand, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods.Comfortable working in all weather conditions and outdoor environments.Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team.Reliable, punctual, and positive attitude.Preferred but not required:Prior experience in landscaping, athletics field care, or groundskeeping.Familiarity with operating and maintaining equipment such as:Lawn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, spreaders, and utility vehicles.Tractors, trenchers, and backhoes (a plus).Knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems, or field line painting.Comfort working in a school, athletics, or campus setting.We encourage candidates with military service, trade school training, or previous experience in parks, golf courses, athletics facilities, or large-property maintenance to apply. These backgrounds often bring the hands-on skill, attention to detail, and adaptability that thrive on our Grounds Crew team.Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at hourly rate range for this position is $18 to $30 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and education. Pingry offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans with employer matching; life and disability insurance; tuition remission for employees' children; and access to wellness and professional development resources.A full list of benefits is available at www.pingry.org/careers.The Pingry School aspires to be an anti-racist community and is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Pingry is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Pingry School's employment policy is that individuals will receive equal opportunity in all matters pertaining to recruitment, employment, salary, promotion, and assignment, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or other basis proscribed by federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.