Groundskeeper

Sauk-Rapids-Rice-Public-Schools; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

PERA retirement

403b matching

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain district grounds and related facilities. The role supports safety, cleanliness, and functional outdoor spaces across campuses.

Key duties include field preparation, snow removal, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with school staff. Requires a valid MN driver’s license and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds; a HS diploma is required, with pesticide license preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid MN Driver's License and clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minnesota Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License preferred.
• Knowledge of operation and repair of small engines and automotive equipment; experience with lawn mowers, snow blowers, and spray equipment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, students and the public.
• Basic organization, computers, math, painting and operating power tools.
• Ability to lift, pull, or push a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and outdoor areas to keep facilities safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.
• Prepare sports fields with district activities staff for competition.
• Maintain parking lots year-round.
• Snow removal and de-icing on all district grounds.
• Perform preventive maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Synthetic turf maintenance.
• Transport equipment using district vehicles and assist with freight distribution.
• Assist the Transportation Coordinator with district vans.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer basics

Power tools

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minnesota Pesticide/Herbicide License (preferred)

Tools

Lawn mowers operation

Snow blowers

Paint sprayers

Small engines repair

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

POSTING # 3631

WORK HOURS: 8 hours per day (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, 12 month position.

JOB DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities:

The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance and related support work to help keep all district facilities and outdoor areas safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.

Grounds and Landscaping

• Fertilizing, weed control, aerating, seeding, and sprinkler systems management for sports fields at all facilities as well as all school grounds
• Landscape management: trimming, weeding, and watering all trees, shrubs, and mulched and rocked areas throughout the growing months
• Working with both High School and Middle School Activities Directors with preparing sports fields for competition at all schools
• Maintaining parking lots year-round
• Snow removal and de-icing on all surfaces of all district grounds
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on grounds equipment
• Synthetic turf maintenance

District Vehicle, Transportation and Freight Support

• Use district vehicles to transport equipment and people as assigned
• Unloading and distribution of freight for all school facilities as needed
• Assist the Special Education Transportation Coordinator with district vans

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid MN Driver's License and clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• State of Minnesota Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License preferred
• Knowledge of operation and repair of small engines and automotive equipmentExperience operating commercial lawn mowers, snow blowers and paint sprayers (both turf and surface)
• Possess good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff, students and the public
• Basic skills in organization, computers, math, painting and operating power tools
• Ability to lift, pull, or push a minimum of 50 pounds

SALARY and BENEFITS:

Salary based experience and the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement VI starting at $23.33 up to $24.74 per hour.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Vacation
• Sick Leave

NOTE: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 9:08:18 AM CST.

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