Grounds Crew Worker (Mow)

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker Date Posted: 9/8/2025 Location: 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 role.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: 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 Grounds Crew Worker (Mow) Location: Facilities/Grounds Position: 12 months 8 hours Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Starting Pay: $17.04/hr and up depending on experience (w/benefits)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: 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

Created: 2026-03-04