Grounds Maintenance Worker, (I and II) Facility Services

District Wide; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The School District of Clayton is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform essential tasks related to grounds upkeep and maintenance. Candidates must be equipped to handle physical demands, utilize various power tools, and adhere to safety standards. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with at least one year of relevant experience.

This position offers a salary of $20.09 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The starting date is immediate, and the work environment involves various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience is required.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Performs full range of grounds maintenance duties.
• Maintains trees using pruning shears and saws.
• Installs and maintains lawn irrigation systems.
• Performs safety inspections and repairs to playgrounds.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Commercial lawn care equipment

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chain saws

Forklifts

Snow blowers

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Worker, (I and II) Facility Services

School District of Clayton – District Wide – Clayton, Missouri

Job Details

• Job ID: 5623433
• Application Deadline: Jun 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY Grounds Maintenance (I and II) performs a full range of typical grounds maintenance duties such as turf areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, athletic fields, and playgrounds; application of fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, as needed; maintains outdoor furniture and equipment; performs numerous other assignments as specified by management.

REPORTS TO Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Facility Services

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Acts as school bus driver (Grounds Maintenance II)
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Lifting of 50 lbs. is required on a regular basis.
• Knowledgeable in the use of commercial lawn care power equipment.
• Maintains trees using pruning shears and saws.
• Uses and maintains special power tools and equipment including chain saws, salt spreaders, roto-tillers, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, forklifts, tractors, etc.
• Uses and maintains hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, brooms, picks, axes, post-hole diggers, hoses, dollies, wheelbarrows, etc.
• Prepares soil by cultivating, conditioning, misting, and applying fertilizers.
• Starts, transplants, and develops seedlings, sod, trees, etc.
• Installs and maintains lawn irrigation systems.
• Performs hauling such as groceries, band equipment, choral risers, athletic apparatus, miscellaneous district equipment, supplies, and trash to the dump; also hauls and moves furniture.
• Performs set-up for a variety of district functions such as graduation, athletic events, etc.
• Works in a changing environment such as hot or cold weather, rain, and snow.
• Works with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Performs safety inspections and repairs to playgrounds.
• Performs snow removal with shovels, snow blowers, and snow plows.
• Installs and maintains various types of fencing.
• Paints equipment, floors, walls, etc.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience is required.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
• Grounds Maintenance II: Must obtain and maintain a valid CDL upon acceptance of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand route instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and identify material by label and written or computer listings.
• Ability to provide instruction to District employees.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Occasionally move objects weighing up to 100 pounds around the workspace.
• Daily travel to multiple work sites within the District using reliable, district-provided transportation.
• Climbs ladders and moves furniture as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in a variety of weather conditions and building environments. Exposed to loud noise levels.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hours: 8 hours per day, 12 months, 2,080 hours per year.

Salary: $20.09 Per Hour

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA status: Non-exempt.

Work Calendar: 260 day calendar

Location: Clayton, Missouri

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by the Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure.

Please note: The position will remain open until the posting expiration or until filled, whichever comes first.