Maintenance Helper Step 6

South St. Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

South St. Paul Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support district grounds, facilities, and snow removal operations. The role requires basic groundskeeping, equipment care, and safe, reliable performance in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include field setup for outdoor events, weed control, and assisting custodial staff as needed. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required; Minnesota pesticide license within six months is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years vocational or technical training or equivalent experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain Minnesota Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators License within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and gardening duties to create a safe, clean environment.
• Maintain and care for equipment, vehicles, and playground items; identify hazards.
• Mow, trim, aerate, and manage bedding plants and ground cover; weed control.
• Snow removal on driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots; apply salt as needed.
• Support custodial staff and respond to emergency grounds needs.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills (email, MS Word, web)

Safe driving

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training

Driver's license

Pesticide applicator license (Minnesota)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - South St. Paul Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
  
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
  
• Location:
  Service Building
  
• Closing Date:
  11/03/2026
  

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: Maintenance Helper
Department: Maintenance
Immediate Supervisor's Position Title: Director of Buildings and Grounds
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Range: $31.70 per hour (Step 6)

General Summary of Purpose of Job:
The Maintenance Helper is responsible for maintaining the care of district grounds, athletic facilities, parking lots, snow removal and roads as required, and maintaining and attractive, sanitary and safe school grounds, equipment and landscape areas.

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties; maintain grounds and other assigned areas to ensure a safe, clean and attractive environment for students, staff and the public.
• Provide maintenance and care for a variety of equipment, vehicles and playground equipment, identify items needing repair or replacement, or situations that could become a hazard throughout the district.
• Maintain a systematic approach to grounds maintenance to include such duties as cutting and trimming grass, aeration, watering, weed control, trimming trees, tree removal, maintaining bedding plants and ground cover.
• Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up and removing paper, trash, trimmings and debris from the grounds area, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas.
• Maintain practice and game fields for outdoor athletic events including set up of fields and striping.
• Responsible for snow removal on all district driveways, sidewalks and parking lots, including shoveling and salting for icy conditions to ensure safety of building users.
• Provide assistance to other custodial personnel as directed.
• Maintain grounds equipment in good working condition, including washing, cleaning, lubrication, sharpening blades, etc.
• Apply weed control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as assigned; post public notification of pesticides/herbicides applications within established notification time.
• Identify and report immediate and potential safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested.
• Load, unload, haul and transport supplies, debris, materials and equipment as required; spread and distribute sand, dirt, playground fiber and various other materials as assigned.
• Perform various grounds maintenance projects in response to work orders.
• Fill in for building engineers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education and experience required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years vocational or technical training, or a combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and hold a clean driving record at all times.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years in landscaping/horticulture is preferred.
• Prior experience in mechanics, welding/metal fabrication preferred.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required State of Minnesota Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators License within six months of appointment

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK

• Knowledge of basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
• Ability to operate vehicles with or without snowplow.
• Ability to operate all grounds maintenance related equipment.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to plant, trim, mow, aerate, paint, and general cleaning.
• Ability to accomplish minor equipment repairs.
• Demonstrated good verbal communication skills and good writing skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, internet navigation, building automation system, Skyward and Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 3:41:59 PM CST.

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