Groundskeeper
Washington, MO, US, 63090-2133
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 grounds, landscaping, and outdoor facilities to ensure they are clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. This role supports the mission of the parish by providing a welcoming and reverent environment for worship and parish activities.
Job Responsibilities
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Maintain church lawns, gardens, and landscaping: mowing, edging, trimming, planting, weeding, watering, and mulching.
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Perform seasonal tasks such as raking leaves, snow/ice removal from sidewalks and entrances, and salting when necessary.
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Maintain cleanliness and appearance of outdoor areas, including parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds, prayer gardens, and cemetery grounds (if applicable).
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Set up and take down outdoor equipment for events such as festivals, processions, or parish gatherings.
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Perform basic maintenance and repairs to outdoor equipment, fences, irrigation systems, and signage.
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Monitor grounds for safety hazards and report needed repairs or safety concerns to the Facilities Manager or Pastor.
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Assist with trash and recycling collection from outdoor areas.
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Ensure all tools and equipment are cleaned and stored properly.
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Maintain inventory of groundskeeping supplies and notify supervisor when restocking is needed.
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Assist with special liturgical preparations and outdoor decorations for religious holidays and celebrations as needed.
Job Requirements
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Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance required.
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Knowledge of landscaping tools, lawn equipment, and irrigation systems.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Respectful of the Catholic Church’s mission and ability to maintain discretion and professionalism on church property.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds, perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions, and operate groundskeeping machinery safely.
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.