What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Crew Worker (Mow Crew) position at Parkway Schools?
- 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
- Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
- GREAT work environment in a West County location
- Promotional opportunities
- 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
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Excellent attendance record
JobID: 6604
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
6/16/2026
Location:
Fern Ridge High
Fern Ridge High
Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to fill our open Grounds Crew - Mow Crew roles.
The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:
Location: Fern Ridge
Position: 12-month calendar; 8 hour day
Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Open Date: 6/16/2026
Close Date: when filled
Starting Pay: $19.15/hr and up depending on experience
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:
Salary : $19