Job Description:
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)