Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the church's outdoor areas to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for members, visitors, and community events. This role supports the overall mission of the church by caring for the physical appearance of the property.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and landscaping (mowing, trimming, edging, watering)
• Plant and care for flowers, shrubs, and seasonal plants
• Remove weeds, leaves, debris, and trash from all outdoor areas
• Maintain walkways, parking lots, and entrances (sweeping, pressure washing, minor repairs)
• Assist with snow and ice removal during winter months
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
• Monitor irrigation systems and report issues
• Help set up and tear down for outdoor church events or services
• Ensure grounds are safe and hazard-free (e.g., fallen branches, uneven surfaces)
• Report maintenance needs or safety concerns to church leadership

Job Requirements

• Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred
• Ability to operate basic landscaping equipment
• Physical ability to lift, bend, walk, and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of plants, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence. As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.