Groundskeeper

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Groundskeeper in Pacific, Missouri. This role is crucial for maintaining the church’s outdoor areas, ensuring a clean and safe environment for events and visitors. Candidates should have prior landscaping experience and the ability to operate groundskeeping equipment. The ideal applicant should be dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions. Join us in supporting the church's mission through the care of our property.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate basic landscaping equipment.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, walk, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of plants, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and landscaping.
• Plant and care for flowers, shrubs, and seasonal plants.
• Remove weeds, leaves, debris, and trash from outdoor areas.
• Maintain walkways, parking lots, and entrances.
• Assist with snow and ice removal during winter months.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report issues.
• Help set up and tear down for outdoor church events.
• Ensure grounds are safe and hazard-free.
• Report maintenance needs or safety concerns.

Skills

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Detail-oriented

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Job description

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the church’s outdoor areas to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for members, visitors, and community events. This role supports the overall mission of the church by caring for the physical appearance of the property.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and landscaping (mowing, trimming, edging, watering)
• Plant and care for flowers, shrubs, and seasonal plants
• Remove weeds, leaves, debris, and trash from all outdoor areas
• Maintain walkways, parking lots, and entrances (sweeping, pressure washing, minor repairs)
• Assist with snow and ice removal during winter months
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
• Monitor irrigation systems and report issues
• Help set up and tear down for outdoor church events or services
• Ensure grounds are safe and hazard‑free (e.g., fallen branches, uneven surfaces)
• Report maintenance needs or safety concerns to church leadership

Job Requirements

• Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred
• Ability to operate basic landscaping equipment
• Physical ability to lift, bend, walk, and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of plants, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance
• Dependable, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre‑employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.