Turf & Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Park Hill School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hill School District is seeking a Turf Specialist/Groundskeeper to maintain athletic fields and landscaped areas at district sites. You will perform grounds maintenance, mowing, trimming, and prepare fields for events, ensuring safe, attractive grounds.

This role requires ability to operate equipment, follow safety procedures, and work with a team, including evenings or weekends as needed. Salary starts at no less than $26.38 per hour, with full-time schedule in Support Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance.
• Ability to read instructions and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying pesticides per procedures.
• Clean landscaped areas and drainage to prevent flooding.
• Maintain playground equipment in safe condition.
• Maintain grounds equipment in safe operating condition.
• Prepare grounds and athletic fields for events.
• Transport tools and supplies to job sites.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tractors

Weed whips

Mowers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Park Hill School District is seeking a Turf Specialist/Groundskeeper to maintain athletic fields and landscaped areas at district sites. You will perform grounds maintenance, mowing, trimming, and prepare fields for events, ensuring safe, attractive grounds.

This role requires ability to operate equipment, follow safety procedures, and work with a team, including evenings or weekends as needed. Salary starts at no less than $26.38 per hour, with full-time schedule in Support Services.