The Eldon School District is seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance & Groundskeeper to join our district facilities team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring our outdoor spaces—particularly athletic fields—are safe, well-maintained, and ready for student use.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and landscaping across district properties.
- Prepare, paint, and maintain high-quality athletic fields for practices, games, and special events.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining the high school football field for home games, including availability to work night events during football season.
- Monitor, operate, and assist with repairs of irrigation and water management systems.
- Inspect and maintain grounds equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Support general maintenance tasks as assigned by the Facilities Director.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in groundskeeping, turf management, landscaping, or related field.
- Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, troubleshooting, and water efficiency practices.
- Experience working with athletic field layout, striping, and surface preparation.
- Ability to safely operate grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles.
- Willingness to work evenings for scheduled athletic events.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
This position is a twelve month position. Current pay starts at $18.61 an hour with the ability to increase per school year. Excellent benefits include, partially paid health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal/vacation leave, as well as retirement benefits. Applications can be found at EldonMustangs.org or can come to 112 S Pine Street, Eldon, MO 65026. Completed applications should be sent to Bronson Duncan at Bronson.Duncan@EldonMustangs.org or delivered to 112 S Pine Street Eldon, MO 65026.
