School Grounds & Athletic Field Technician

Young World Physical Education; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Neosho School District in Neosho, Missouri is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain district grounds, landscapes, and athletic fields in a safe, attractive, and functional condition.

You will perform mowing, trimming, field prep, seasonal grounds work, and routine care of grounds equipment across district facilities while supporting school activities and events. Strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, turf management, athletic-field maintenance, agriculture, equipment operation, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of mowing practices, turf and landscape care, athletic-field preparation, and the safe operation of grounds equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, organize daily work, respond to changing priorities, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, students, coaches, visitors, vendors, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Mow district lawns and athletic areas using riding, zero-turn, walk-behind, and other appropriate mowing equipment.
• Trim and edge around buildings, sidewalks, fences, trees, signs, playgrounds, and other site features.
• Maintain a consistent mowing schedule and adjust work priorities based on weather, facility use, athletic schedules, and district needs.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields, including mowing, striping, dragging, grooming, leveling, and repairing playing surfaces.
• Lay out and paint athletic-field markings accurately for practices, competitions, and special events.
• Maintain baseball and softball infields, warning tracks, pitching areas, batter's boxes, and other specialty playing surfaces.
• Inspect fields and grounds for holes, trip hazards, debris, drainage problems, damaged fencing, and other unsafe conditions; correct or report concerns promptly.
• Plant, water, mulch, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscaped areas.
• Operate, inspect, and perform routine preventive maintenance on mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, trimmers, blowers, field equipment, and hand tools.
• Clean equipment after use and report needed repairs, unusual wear, or unsafe operating conditions.
• Assist with irrigation-system operation and minor repairs; identify leaks, coverage issues, and drainage concerns.
• Apply fertilizer, seed, soil amendments, ice-melt products, and approved grounds-care materials in accordance with labels, training, and district procedures.
• Remove leaves, limbs, litter, and other debris from district grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, and athletic facilities.
• Support snow and ice response, storm cleanup, and other weather-related grounds operations as assigned.
• Set up and remove field equipment, goals, bases, windscreens, bleachers, and related items for athletic events and district activities.
• Maintain accurate work records and communicate completed work, supply needs, safety concerns, and field conditions to the supervisor.
• Follow district safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment when operating machinery or handling materials.
• Assist Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and other Operations teams with district projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Neosho School District in Neosho, Missouri is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain district grounds, landscapes, and athletic fields in a safe, attractive, and functional condition.

You will perform mowing, trimming, field prep, seasonal grounds work, and routine care of grounds equipment across district facilities while supporting school activities and events. Strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.