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.