Skilled Maintenance Technician - Grounds

Webster Groves School District; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Webster Groves School District is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Technician for Grounds to lead and perform maintenance services. This full-time role is vital for ensuring a safe, clean environment for students and faculty, emphasizing teamwork, compliance with safety standards, and efficient operation of grounds equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Must possess a Missouri Pesticide License.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of district grounds.
• Ensure adherence to safety practices.
• Manage work orders for grounds crew and maintain equipment.

Skills

Pest Management

Grounds Maintenance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in horticulture or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

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Primary Objective

This skilled position is responsible for leading and performing a wide range of grounds maintenance and delivery services. The role supports the district’s commitment to providing a safe, clean, and healthy educational environment for students and staff.

Primary Objective

This skilled position is responsible for leading and performing a wide range of grounds maintenance and delivery services. The role supports the district’s commitment to providing a safe, clean, and healthy educational environment for students and staff.

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Conduct and/or assign regular inspections of all district grounds
• Train grounds staff and provide feedback about the grounds program
• Ensure team adherence to current safety practices and procedures
• Apply and supervise the application of fertilizers and pesticides
• Create, assign, and manage work orders for grounds crew
• Develop and maintain recurring work schedules for routine maintenance
• Operate and maintain equipment including forklifts, skid steers, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, and trimmers
• Maintain athletic fields and prepare facilities for sporting events
• Repair fences, railings, benches, signage, pavement, walls, turf, and landscaped areas
• Program and troubleshoot irrigation systems
• Lead or participate in snow removal and de-icing operations
• Complete all assigned tasks professionally and promptly
• Be available for flexible scheduling, including overtime and emergency response as needed - after hours athletic events, graduation ceremonies, etc.
• Research and recommend landscape tools, equipment, and materials based on cost and value
• Coordinate and perform intra-district deliveries, including school furniture, supplies, and other materials
• Maintain clear and professional communication with building and district personnel
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Must possess a Missouri Department of Agriculture Public Operator Pesticide License or currently hold a Commercial or Noncommercial Operator License
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to safely operate and tow using pickup trucks, box vans, dump trucks, trailers, and similar vehicles
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associate degree (or two years of college coursework) in horticulture or a related field, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grounds maintenance, athletic field care, or landscaping
  
  

Technical Skills

• Ability to access and utilize district software systems
• Proficiency in professional email communication
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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