Grounds Crew Worker (Mow Crew)

Benefits

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403(b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Greasely vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Essential Job Functions

• Perform grounds functions throughout the district to include mowing the grass, watering the grass, weed removal, pruning plant material, edging, mulching, and other duties pertaining to ground maintenance.
• Prepare athletic fields for competition.
• Parking lot and sidewalk maintenance, report for snow removal duty as required, rake leaves and mulch beds, generate work orders as necessary to maintain grounds in good order, spray topical applications, and various other duties as directed by the Supervisor of Grounds.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma and/or previous experience to adequately perform all functions of this position
• One to three years' experience in grass cutting or athletic field maintenance
• Proficiency in safe operation of hand tools and power related equipment including mower, weed trimmer, backhoe, chain saw, brush chipper, etc.
• Able to obtain MO Class E driver's license
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and stand or walk for long periods of time
• Willing to work overtime
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Excellent attendance record

Starting Pay

$19.15/hr and up depending on experience

Location

Fern Ridge

Position

12-month calendar; 8 hour day

Schedule

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.