Groundskeeper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

PERA Retirement

403b Matching

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform grounds maintenance and related support to keep district facilities and outdoor areas safe and well-maintained.

The role includes field prep with Directors, snow removal, equipment maintenance, and district vehicle support. Requires a valid MN driver’s license; 50 lb lift; 12-month position.

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 equipment.
• Experience operating commercial lawn mowers, snow blowers and paint sprayers (both turf and surface).
• Possess good written and oral communication skills; ability to interact effectively 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.

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.
• Prepare sports fields for competition at all schools in collaboration with Activities Directors.
• Maintain parking lots year-round and perform snow removal and de-icing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on grounds equipment.
• Support transportation and freight tasks as needed with district vehicles.

Skills

Driver's License

High School Diploma

Pesticide License

Small Engine Repair

Lawn Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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 equipment
• Experience operating commercial lawn mowers, snow blowers and paint sprayers (both turf and surface)
• Possess good written and oral communication skillsAbility 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.

• 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.