Grounds Maintenance - Immediate Openings

St. Joseph School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to care for school grounds and operate motorized equipment under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and the willingness to pass background checks and drug screening. You’ll join a team dedicated to safe, clean, and well-kept campuses in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and be physically able to perform job duties.
• Able to lift 50 pounds or more, have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Successful completion of a background check, physical capacity assessment, and drug screen prior to start date.
• Preferred: good planning and organizational skills; computer skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and punctually under the supervision of the Trades Supervisor.
• Maintain the grounds and operate power equipment such as tractors, forklifts, jack hammers, and chainsaws.
• Safeguard district property and respond to emergencies, including after-hours as needed.
• Perform grounds projects like mowing, seeding, chemical applications, asphalt work, tree trimming, fencing, and more.
• Assist with snow removal and report maintenance needs for equipment assigned.

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - St. Joseph School District

Grounds Maintenance - Immediate Openings JobID: 1897

• Position Type: Maintenance Department
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: Maintenance & Operations

Position Title: Grounds Maintenance

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or GED. Physically able to perform the specific job. Able to lift fifty (50) pounds or more. Considerable practical experience in all areas of their responsibility. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Success completion of a background check, physical capacity assessment, and drug screen prior to start date.

Preferred: Must have good planning and organizational skills. Computer skills helpful.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per-Approved Operations Salary Schedule

Direct Report: Trades Supervisor

Terms of Employment: 12 Month

Eligible for emergency telework: No

Purpose: This person is responsible for the general upkeep of the grounds and operation of motorized equipment as instructed by the director of operations or his appointed representative.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable, and punctual manner.
• Works with their assigned supervisor to maintain the grounds of the St. Joseph School District. Work is performed under a variety of conditions from extreme heat to extreme cold.
• Operates power equipment as required for the specific task. Examples: tractors, forklifts, jack hammers, chain saws, etc.
• Safeguards the School District property, buildings, grounds, and equipment from damage in the performance of these duties.
• Works with their supervisor and maintenance staff performing necessary grounds projects such as mowing, seeding, application of chemicals, asphalt work, asphalt crack filling, tree trimming, concrete removal, fencing, etc.
• Responsible for snow removal
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for reporting required maintenance for equipment assigned to this individual.
• When weather conditions do not permit grounds work, this person will work with maintenance staff performing necessary repairs as required to the buildings such as removal of floor tile, carpet goods, ceilings, and lights in preparation for new installations.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and appearance to work in a school setting as defined in the district handbook.
• Basic computer skills are necessary for recordkeeping.
• Required to be available to respond to emergencies. Including after normal working hours
• Other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance and Operations or his appointed representative.

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview youmaybe contacted via email.

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