Grounds Specialist: Turf & Field Mastery

South Washington County Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Grounds Specialist to care for outdoor grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities at the District Service Center. The role requires independent work with strong technical skills and the ability to operate a range of commercial equipment.

This full-time position offers local benefits, requires flexibility for weather events, and involves coordinating with district staff and contractors. Hours are 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Three years experience in grounds maintenance in a commercial setting.
• Three years experience operating plow trucks in a commercial setting.
• Three years experience performing commercial equipment maintenance.
• Minnesota Pesticide licenses A and E within six months of start.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible hours for weather-related events.
• College-level turf grass management or heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Class A or B CDL preferred.
• Experience with GPS guided robots preferred.
• Golf course/athletic field maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor grounds, athletic fields, irrigation systems, and exterior facilities.
• Operate and maintain commercial grounds equipment (tractors, loaders, plow trucks, etc.).
• Prepare athletic fields for practices and competitions; line, groom, and repair fields.
• Assist irrigation start-up/shutdown, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Record tasks and repairs in district work order system.
• Respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests.
• Adjust hours for winter weather events; weekend/on-call as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors and district staff; provide professional communication.

Skills

Driving

Grounds maintenance experience

Equipment maintenance

GPS guided robots

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Turf grass management education

Heavy equipment maintenance education

Tools

Plow trucks

GPS guided robotics

Job description

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Grounds Specialist to care for outdoor grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities at the District Service Center. The role requires independent work with strong technical skills and the ability to operate a range of commercial equipment.

This full-time position offers local benefits, requires flexibility for weather events, and involves coordinating with district staff and contractors. Hours are 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.