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 and caring for the parish’s outdoor property, including landscaped areas, parking lots, walkways, and sacred spaces such as prayer gardens, statues, and cemetery grounds (if applicable). This role helps ensure the church campus reflects the beauty, reverence, and hospitality central to the Catholic faith.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flower beds, and landscaped areas (mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing)
Care for and respectfully maintain religious features such as statues, grottos, shrines, Stations of the Cross, and memorial areas
Assist with upkeep of parish cemetery grounds (if applicable), including mowing, trimming, and general appearance
Remove debris, leaves, and litter from all outdoor areas
Maintain sidewalks, entrances, and parking lots for safety and cleanliness
Perform seasonal duties:
- Snow and ice removal in winter
- Leaf cleanup in fall
- Planting and mulching in spring/summer
Monitor irrigation systems and ensure proper watering of grounds
Operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely
Assist with setup and cleanup for outdoor liturgical events (e.g., processions for Easter, Palm Sunday, Corpus Christi)
Ensure outdoor areas are safe, accessible, and welcoming for parishioners and visitors
Report maintenance issues, hazards, or vandalism promptly

Job Requirements

Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or facility maintenance preferred
Ability to operate lawn care and maintenance equipment
Physical ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift moderate weights
Basic knowledge of plant care and seasonal landscaping practices
Dependable and able to work independently

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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