Job Description

Job Details

Job Location
Service Center - Webster Groves, MO

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$22.40

2025-2026 School Year

Primary Objective:

This skilled position is responsible for leading and performing a wide range of grounds maintenance and delivery services. The role supports the district's commitment to providing a safe, clean, and healthy educational environment for students and staff.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Conduct and/or assign regular inspections of all district grounds
• Train grounds staff and provide feedback about the grounds program
• Ensure team adherence to current safety practices and procedures
• Apply and supervise the application of fertilizers and pesticides
• Create, assign, and manage work orders for grounds crew
• Develop and maintain recurring work schedules for routine maintenance
• Operate and maintain equipment including forklifts, skid steers, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, and trimmers
• Maintain athletic fields and prepare facilities for sporting events
• Repair fences, railings, benches, signage, pavement, walls, turf, and landscaped areas
• Program and troubleshoot irrigation systems
• Lead or participate in snow removal and de-icing operations
• Complete all assigned tasks professionally and promptly
• Be available for flexible scheduling, including overtime and emergency response as needed - after hours athletic events, graduation ceremonies, etc.
• Research and recommend landscape tools, equipment, and materials based on cost and value
• Coordinate and perform intra-district deliveries, including school furniture, supplies, and other materials
• Maintain clear and professional communication with building and district personnel
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Missouri Department of Agriculture Public Operator Pesticide License or currently hold a Commercial or Noncommercial Operator License
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to safely operate and tow using pickup trucks, box vans, dump trucks, trailers, and similar vehicles

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree (or two years of college coursework) in horticulture or a related field, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grounds maintenance, athletic field care, or landscaping

Technical Skills:

• Ability to access and utilize district software systems
• Proficiency in professional email communication
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Tags

Full time, Gangs, Flexible hours,

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