Groundskeeper

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the church’s outdoor areas to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for members, visitors, and community events. This role supports the overall mission of the church by caring for the physical appearance of the property.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and landscaping (mowing, trimming, edging, watering)
• Plant and care for flowers, shrubs, and seasonal plants
• Remove weeds, leaves, debris, and trash from all outdoor areas
• Maintain walkways, parking lots, and entrances (sweeping, pressure washing, minor repairs)
• Auxiliary with snow and ice removal during winter months
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
• Monitor irrigation systems and report issues
• Help set up and tear down for outdoor church events or services
• Ensure grounds are safe and hazard-free (e.g., fallen branches, uneven surfaces)
• Report maintenance needs or safety concerns to church leadership

Job Requirements

• Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred
• Ability to operate basic landscaping equipment
• Physical ability to lift, bend, walk, and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of plants, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Benefits

• The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
• All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.