Maintenance - Landscape/Groundskeeper

Orchard Farm School District•Saint Charles, MO

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Orchard Farm School District is seeking an outstanding team member to join our maintenance department! The Landscape/Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining areas around all campus locations and assisting to prepare the athletic fields and other specific areas as directed by supervisor. This position has daily district courier responsibilities and will also assist with the maintenance and custodial department at times. Located in St, Charles, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,600 students our district is mostly situated between Highway 370 and north to West Alton, MO where the two rivers meet. From farmland to planned communities our district has a unique culture to embrace old traditions with the new traditions. Offering a great benefits package allows staff to embrace both work and enjoy those greatest life moments. Employees receive health, dental, vision, and life insurance paid for the employee by the district. Paid time off along with tuition reimbursement and many professional developement opportunities are also offered. Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS to help round out the benefits along with many supplemental plans and a 403/457(b) offering. Join OFSD staff and be an EAGLE. Let's SOAR to new heights together. Apply Today!

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance
Ability to operate all types of landscaping and grounds equipment; commercial mowers, skid loaders, tractors, turf and irrigation equipment.
Ability to closely monitor the district's calendar and sports schedules and prioritize workload.
Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
Ability to follow written and oral communication
Ability to problem solve

Responsibilities

Maintaining fields and areas around campus as directed by Supervisor
Operates powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers.
Daily courier between buildings and bank deposits
Snow removal during winter months
Assist maintenance and custodial department as assigned by Supervisor
Assisting with all the district’s athletic fields, including the baseball fields, softball fields, the football/soccer field and the track and field areas.
Assisting with the practice fields and physical education areas.
Assisting to prepare the fields for games and tournaments.
Assisting with laying out, striping and marking the fields to meet all requirements and regulations.
Monitoring the practice and game schedules and keeping in contact with the Activities Director.
Performs other tasks as directed by Supervisor