Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

JobID: 3631

• • Position Type:
    Custodial/Groundskeeper

  • Date Posted:
    10/7/2026

  • Location:
    Sauk Rapids-Rice District Services

  • Closing Date:

    Open until filled.

  POSTING # 3631

  WORK HOURS:
  8 hours per day (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, 12 month position.

  JOB DUTIES:

  Key Responsibilities:

  The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance and related support work to help keep all district facilities and outdoor areas safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.

  Grounds and Landscaping

  • Fertilizing, weed control, aerating, seeding, and sprinkler systems management for sports fields at all facilities as well as all school grounds
  • Landscape management: trimming, weeding, and watering all trees, shrubs, and mulched and rocked areas throughout the growing months
  • Working with both High School and Middle School Activities Directors with preparing sports fields for competition at all schools
  • Maintaining parking lots year-round
  • Snow removal and de-icing on all surfaces of all district grounds
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on grounds equipment
  • Synthetic turf maintenance
  • Maintain exterior garbages

  District Vehicle, Transportation and Freight Support

  • Use district vehicles to transport equipment and people as assigned
  • Unloading and distribution of freight for all school facilities as needed
  • Assist the Special Education Transportation Coordinator with district vans

  Other Duties

  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid MN Driver's License and clean driving record
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • State of Minnesota Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License preferred
  • Knowledge of operation and repair of small engines and automotive equipment
  • Experience operating commercial lawn mowers, snow blowers and paint sprayers (both turf and surface)
  • Possess good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff, students and the public
  • Basic skills in organization, computers, math, painting and operating power tools
  • Ability to lift, pull, or push a minimum of 50 pounds

  SALARY and BENEFITS:
  Salary based experience and the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement VI starting at $23.33 up to $24.74 per hour.

  Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

  • Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
  • 403b Matching Annuity
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holiday
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
    DEADLINE:
    Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.

  Applications reviewed upon submission.

  NOTE:
  Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.