Groundskeeper

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Job : 5767093

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:
Groundskeeper

Department: Grounds Services

Pay Grade: S170

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director III – Custodial & Grounds

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events, and/or recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers the application of herbicides controlling turf pests and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops in order to gather information required to perform job functions.
• Clean landscaped areas and related items for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Maintain and/or repair playground equipment ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition in compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintain grounds keeping equipment ensuring the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Operate a variety of grounds keeping equipment ensuring the completion of work in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain a variety of landscaping materials keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepare grounds and athletic fields providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Purchase and/or request materials, supplies, equipment in order to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Remove snow ensuring safe and assessable facilities.
• Repair irrigation systems and components ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
• Willingness to obtain the Missouri Pesticide Applicators Examination.
• Willingness to obtain a Playground Safety Inspector Certificate.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, with evidence of insurability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include method of preparing and maintaining various plants; shrubs; lawns; etc.; and safety practices and procedures.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents.
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical…