What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Grounds Worker position at South St. Paul Public Schools?
- Perform grounds maintenance including mowing district grounds, care of flower beds and shrubs, trimming of trees
- Perform ball field maintenance including dragging of fields, irrigation, mowing, etc.
- Removal of trash and debris from trash bins at school district owned facilities
- Safe operation of a variety of district equipment such as mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, hand tools
- Drive district vehicles
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as are apparent or assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Knowledge and experience in grounds keeping
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
- Ability to work independently and follow directions.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
- Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
JobID: 4014
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker
Date Posted:
4/8/2026
4/8/2026
Location:
Service Building
Service Building
Closing Date:
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Job Title: Grounds Worker (Summer Seasonal)
Location: District-wide
Effective up to six months
Monday - Friday; up to 8 hours per day
Effective up to six months
Monday - Friday; up to 8 hours per day
Rate of pay: $17.00 per hour
Reports to: Building & Grounds Director
Job Summary:
The seasonal grounds position performs assigned duties to assist full-time staff in the Buildings & Grounds Department. Duties include operating of a variety of district equipment.
Job Functions
Job Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, reach, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $17