Grounds/Turf Assistant (open until filled)

Harrisburg SchoolDistrict; Harrisburg (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg SchoolDistrict is seeking a Grounds/Turf Assistant in Harrisburg, South Dakota. The position supports district facilities with lawn and landscape maintenance, snow removal, and outdoor property repairs.

The role reports to the Grounds & Turf Supervisor and requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. The position is full-time with a 12-month term, starting date TBD, and a pay rate of $19.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year in lawn or related maintenance preferred.
• Physical: Lift up to 75 lbs intermittently; ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lawns, trees, landscaping, sidewalks, parking lots, steps, entrances, and athletic fields.
• Assists in snow and ice removal.
• Performs repair work to outdoor property and remodels as assigned.
• Marks fields and sites for athletic events.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Grounds/Turf Assistant (open until filled)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966270

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: One year in lawn or related maintenance preferred.

Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, walking and standing. Frequent bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, turning, sitting, and crouching. Occasional crawling and climbing. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs intermittently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s license and good driving record. Ability to recognize equipment malfunction. Ability to follow written and verbal direction effectivelt. Substitutes for other operations staff and shares responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities with other operations staff. Ability to work modified assignments as necessary to include off season and inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Performs maintenance and upkeep of lawns, trees, landscaping, sidewalks, parking lots, steps, entrances, and athletic fields.
• Assists in snow and ice removal.
• Performs repair work to outdoor property.
• Performs remodel and construction work to outdoor property as assigned.
• Marks fields and sites for athletic events.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TERM: 12 Months

REPORTS TO: Grounds & Turf Supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.90 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Devin Christiansen , Grounds/Turf Supervisor
• North Bus Barn
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]