Groundskeeper jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

Groundskeeper cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes leaves and cares for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Being a Groundskeeper determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Additionally, Groundskeeper is responsible for snow and dirt removal. Keeps the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Operates light trucks and assorted power equipment. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. May require horticultural training. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Groundskeeper works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Groundskeeper
  • Jersey Shore BlueClaws
  • Lakewood, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Jersey Shore BlueClaws are looking for an Assistant Groundskeeper for the 2024 Season. The position will report directly to the Head Groundskeeper and assist the Head Groundskeeper in various duties related to the playing field and entire property. 

    The position is an hourly based position with overtime pay. 

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    • Oversee and perform work on all common grounds of ShoreTown Ballpark on a weekly basis.

    • Performs gardening and grounds maintenance in caring for turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hard surfaces by using tools and power equipment. 

    • The Assistant Head Groundskeeper will work in conjunction with the Head Groundskeeper to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing professional baseball field.

    • Clay repairs – the infield skin, mounds and home plate, and the warning track.

    • Perform moisture management on infield skin.

    • Cultural practices – mowing, aeration, topdressing, verticutting, and fertilizing.

    • Assist in tarp pulls.

    • Assist in Supervision, scheduling, mentoring and training seasonal part-time game day staff.

    • Track grounds department inventory (fungicides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc.).

    • Performs gardening and grounds maintenance in caring for turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hard surfaces by using tools and power equipment. 

    • Must be able to endure extreme heat in the summer and cold winters.

    • Mow turf using both walk behind and riding mowers and fertilize turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowerbeds and trees.

    • Operate power equipment such as: rototiller, sod cutter, soil compactor, chain saw, verticutter, hedge trimmer, blowers, mower, tractor, edger, aerial lifts, chain saws, chippers, mini-excavators, skid loaders, hand mowers, rototillers, rollers, lawn sweepers, leaf blowers, and salt spreaders.

    • Cares for and maintains tools.  Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. 

    • Performs continuous preventative maintenance on existing irrigation systems, including programming irrigation controls as needed due to weather and/or usage of facilities.

    • Safely operate team-owned vehicles and transport equipment.

    • Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds. Sweep, rake, remove leaves and trash, and clean drains and gutters. Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health. Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, shrubs, trees, and lamp poles.

    • Apply pesticides under the supervision of a licensed pest control operator.

    • Install new irrigation systems where required and repair or replace broken irrigation lines, and valves.

    • Ability to work weekends and overtime when required.

    Qualifications

    • Candidates must have the ability to do heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs.). 

    • Candidates must have the ability to operate light machinery (RTV, ride lawn mower, etc.)

    • Candidates must have their own housing and transportation available to them. 

    • Candidates must have one (1) year related experience in sports turf management, preferably baseball maintenance. 




    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.


  • 10 Days Ago

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Groundskeeper- Substitute
  • Middlesex County Magnet Schools
  • East Brunswick, NJ FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 392 Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker Date Posted: 7/19/2023 Location: Central Office Date Available: 09/01/2023 Closing Date: 06/30/2024 BOARD OF EDUCATION of the MAGNET SCHO...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Porter-Groundskeeper - The Villas at Fairway
  • Edgewood Properties
  • Piscataway, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the com...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Porter-Groundskeeper - The Pointe at Neptune
  • Edgewood Properties
  • Neptune, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the com...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Groundskeeper
  • Delbarton School
  • Morristown, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Groundskeeper Reports to: Grounds Supervisor & Director of Buildings and Grounds Departm...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housekeeper
  • Recovery Centers of America
  • South Amboy, NJ
  • "I am so grateful for RCA for saving my life. Now as an employee, I have the privilege of giving back and being a part o...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Porter - Estela
  • The Domain Companies
  • Bronx, NY
  • Hourly Rate $20.96 Who we are: The Domain Companies is a national real estate development and investment firm focused on...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cleaner - CCQ031 - Up to 19 Hours Weekly - Flexible
  • WellLife Network
  • Queens Village, NY
  • Job Details Job Location Clean Corp Queens - Queens Village, NY Education Level None Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Arborist Climber
  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Maplewood, NJ
  • Overview: If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Exp...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant
  • BGSF
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • No experience? No problem! BGSF is seeking experienced and inexperienced individuals as groundskeepers and porters in th...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Facility Maintenance Handyman
  • C&L Autobody
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • Are you a skilled and reliable handyman with a passion for keeping things in top-notch condition? Look no further! We ar...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Arborist Sales Representative
  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Denville, NJ
  • Overview: If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Exp...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 5.789 square miles (14.995 km2), including 5.227 square miles (13.539 km2) of land and 0.562 square miles (1.456 km2) of water (9.71%). New Brunswick is in Raritan Valley (a line of cities in central New Jersey). New Brunswick is on the south side of Raritan Valley along with Piscataway Township, Highland Park, Edison Township, and Franklin Township (Somerset County). New Brunswick lies southwest of Newark and New York City and northeast of Trenton and Philadelphia. New Brunswick is bordered by Piscataway, Highland Park...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Groundskeeper jobs
$40,663 to $56,741
New Brunswick, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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