Maintenance - Grounds Foreman

Raymore-Peculiar School District; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation days

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Raymore-Peculiar School District is seeking a Maintenance - Grounds Foreman to lead a small team of grounds staff, supervise repairs, mowing, irrigation, and safety practices across district facilities and athletic fields.

Responsibilities include planning snow and ice removal, coordinating daily work, training staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe access for students and staff. Benefits available after 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a grounds crew and coordinating tasks.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for outdoor facilities.
• Strong mechanical background and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of up to three grounds staff for daily work.
• Plans, coordinates and assists with snow/ice removal operations.
• Trains employees in safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Monitors work quality and communicates needs for training.
• Maintains grounds and athletic facilities to district standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safety procedures

Grounds maintenance

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

• Position Type:
  Buildings & Grounds/ General Maintenance/Grounds
• Date Posted:
  10/26/2026
• Location:
  Buildings and Grounds
• Date Available:
  When Filled

The Raymore-Peculiar School District is seeking a highly qualified individualfor the position of Maintenance - Grounds Foreman. The job of Maintenance - Grounds Foreman is done for the purpose/s of providing leadership of grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities; coordinating and planning snow and ice removal operations to maintain safe access to district facilities; and training and directing assigned personnel.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a working lead with a strong mechanical background, performing skilled maintenance and equipment-related duties while providing leadership and training to assigned personnel.
• Monitors work quality and employee performance and communicates concerns, accomplishments, and training needs to the Supervisor - Maintenance for the purpose of maintaining accountability and supporting employee development.
• Provides direction and guidance to assigned employees regarding safety procedures, equipment operation, grounds maintenance practices, and job expectations.
• Plans, coordinates, and assists with district snow and ice removal operations, including monitoring weather conditions, preparing equipment and materials, prioritizing routes and high-traffic areas, coordinating assigned personnel, and adjusting operations as conditions change for the purpose of maintaining safe access for students, staff, visitors, and district operations.
• Plans, assigns, and prioritizes daily work for assigned personnel for the purpose of meeting schedules, responding to operational needs, and maintaining district grounds and athletic facilities.
• Trains and assists employees in the safe operation, care, and maintenance of mechanical, grounds, power, and hand equipment for the purpose of reducing injuries, equipment damage, and operational downtime.
• Provides on-the-job training and instruction to assigned employees for the purpose of developing employee skills, ensuring proper use of equipment, and maintaining consistent work practices.
• Leads a team of up to three (3) assigned grounds and maintenance employees for the purpose of coordinating daily work assignments, monitoring performance, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to district standards.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Maintains outdoor areas near buildings including sidewalks, parking areas, etc. (e.g. removes trash, snow, ice, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is available for use and that students, staff and visitors can enter and exit assigned site(s) safely.
• Maintains playground equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition in compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintains job related grounds keeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Plants and maintains a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. mowing grass, lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, painting, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.

Salary: $19.87-$24.71/hour based on previous experience.
Benefits: This is considered a full time position with benefitsavailable after 60 days of employment.

• District paid employee medical, dental, and life insurance (with option to purchase coverage for spouse, children, or family).
• Employee option to purchase voluntary benefits including vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability and other supplemental insurance policies.
• 12 days of paid time off per year.
• 10 days of vacation
• District matched retirementcontribution of 6.86%to Public School Retirement System (PEERS)