Custodian - Seasonal Field Maintenance - Groundskeeper

Job

Custodian
- Seasonal Field Maintenance
- Groundskeeper

Openings as of 7/7/2026

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

Date Posted: 4/8/2026

Date Available:

ASAP

This is a variable hour position expected to work 30-40 hours per week, now through mid-October 2026, depending on weather and field schedule.

• Maintain the playing surface by mowing, edging, fertilizing grass playing surface areas, maintaining skinned surfaces and edge areas.
• Repair and maintain the game mound, home plate area, and bullpen mounds.
• Perform tarp, top dressing, aerating, and general turf maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation system monitoring and watering of the field as directed.
• Maintain grass areas outside the playing surface by mowing, trimming, and edging.
• Operate equipment such as a 1 ton pickup with a dump box, mowers, trimmers, sod cutters, compactor, powered and non-powered hand tools, field liner, sprayer, blower, drags and sand pro.
• Prepare the field completely for gamedays (mow, paint, pack, chalk, drag, bases, etc.).
• Perform weed control, remove debris and garbage, report or correct vandalism.
• Perform light carpentry repairs to field, fencing, dugouts, bleachers, etc.
• Have excellent organizational & communication skills and a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and a passion to be successful in the sports industry.
• Be able to assess conditions, operate independently and complete tasks without supervision.
• Assist in other grounds related projects as needed (e.g. forestry, horticulture, playgrounds and other amenities).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Focus on details and commitment to doing a good job required.
• Experience in field maintenance, painting, and repair.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, cleaning in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to get along with district employees and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, and/or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions and environments (dusty, wet, cold, hot, high humidity, noisy, indoors, outdoors, at heights, and in small spaces).

• Previous experience with outdoor field grounds maintenance.
• Mechanical experience with outdoor maintenance equipment.
• Familiarity and comfortable with the operation of grounds and landscaping equipment and tools.

$20.00 per hour. This role is eligible for Earned Sick and Safe time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

All applicants must apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./oronojobs

www.oronoschools.org

Chad Eischens, Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds
chad.eischens.mn.us

Dr. Scott

E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
scott.alger.mn.us