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

St. Theodore Catholic Church is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the parish athletic fields. The Groundskeeper is primarily responsible for lining and marking the soccer field, maintaining a clean playing area, and disposing of trash.

This is a very part-time position averaging approximately 3 hours per week , with weekly hours varying based on the soccer field schedule and the need for field lining.

Job Responsibilities

• Line and mark the soccer field accurately and according to applicable regulations and field specifications.
• Repaint field lines approximately every two weeks during the season to maintain clear, visible markings without requiring complete field measuring each time.
• Pick up litter and empty trash bins while completing field maintenance.
• Dispose of collected garbage appropriately.
• Monitor field conditions and report any maintenance concerns, hazards, or other issues to the appropriate parish staff member.
• Properly operate and care for field-lining equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and presentable athletic field area.
• Perform other groundskeeping or maintenance duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Reliable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately measure and mark athletic fields.
• Ability to safely operate field-lining equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport garbage from trash receptacles.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working outdoors.
• Dependable transportation and the ability to complete assigned duties according to the field schedule.
• Previous groundskeeping or athletic field maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

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.


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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.