What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Grounds Maintenance position at Ferguson-Florissant School District?
Lead Grounds Maintenance: Architect of First Impressions
Location: FFSD Operations & Maintenance Hub District-Wide
Status: 12-Month Operation (261 Days) Support Staff Non-Exempt (FLSA)
The Opportunity: Cultivating Excellence
In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that a student’s learning environment begins the moment they step onto our property. We are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Lead Grounds Maintenance professional to join our "New Chapter." You aren’t just "mowing lawns"—you are a crew leader, a landscape strategist, and a safety expert. You will lead the team that ensures our 10,000 scholars arrive at campuses that are beautiful, functional, and safe.
If you take pride in the transformation of a landscape and have the leadership skills to coordinate a dedicated team, your next chapter starts here.
Role Summary
As the Lead Grounds Maintenance professional, you perform and coordinate the essential care of our district’s exterior. Reporting to the Director of Operations/Maintenance, you provide day-to-day leadership to the grounds staff, assisting with scheduling, work assignments, and quality control. From athletic field preparation to seasonal snow removal, you ensure that our equipment is running smoothly and our properties are maintained to the highest standard.
Why You’ll Succeed (Qualifications)
- The Experienced Leader: You bring at least three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping, with prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Educationally Prepared: High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical Mastery: You have deep experience operating commercial grounds equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, and preparing athletic fields for competition.
- Safety First: You possess a working knowledge of chemical application (pesticides/herbicides) and a strong commitment to OSHA and district safety regulations.
- Licensed & Ready: You must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement (or be able to obtain one within 6 months) and a Missouri Pesticide Technician’s license.
- Physical Resilience: You thrive in the outdoors and are capable of frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs consistently) and responding to the physical demands of all-weather maintenance.
Your Impact (Key Duties)
- Crew Leadership: Provide daily guidance to the grounds team, coordinating work orders and ensuring all staff follow safe operating procedures.
- Landscape Stewardship: Direct and perform mowing, trimming, planting, and specialized turf care to keep our properties looking their best.
- Athletic Excellence: Oversee the layout and marking of athletic fields, ensuring our scholars play on safe, professional-grade surfaces.
- Equipment Oversight: Ensure all grounds equipment and vehicles are inspected, maintained, and operated efficiently.
- Seasonal Readiness: Lead the charge in snow and ice removal, staying ready for emergency call-backs to ensure our schools can open safely.
- Strategic Collaboration: Assist the Director in identifying long-term grounds needs, ordering supplies, and maintaining accurate records of work performed.
Your Leadership Partners
- Primary Support: Director of Operations/Maintenance
- Collaborative Team: Maintenance Staff and Building Principals
The Logistics of Your Success
- Classification: Support Staff 12-Month Work Calendar (261 Days).
- Work Year: Full-time (8 hours daily) with availability for emergency call-backs.
- Salary: Compensated according to the District Maintenance Salary Schedule.
- Benefits: Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & PEERS Retirement).
Full Job Description
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The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support
We don't just hire groundskeepers; we invest in the keepers of our community's pride.
- Stability & Growth: Year-round employment in a vital department with opportunities for leadership development.
- Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic.
- Time to Recharge & Recover: Enjoy 12 designated sick days annually, plus accrued paid vacation time and district holidays.
- Future Security: Participation in the PEERS retirement system and district-provided Life Insurance.
About Our Department
The Ferguson-Florissant Operations Department is dedicated to the "New Chapter" of operational excellence. We take immense pride in the outward appearance of our schools because we know it reflects the value we place on our students and our community.
Hiring Timeline
- Application Deadline: April 7, 2026
Ready to lead the team that shapes our district’s first impression? Join our operations team today!
Salary : $19 - $24