Groundskeeper

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 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.