Custodian – Seasonal Field Maintenance – Groundskeeper

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

Date Posted:
4/8/2026

Location:
Orono Public Schools

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Job Summary:

• This is a variable hour position expected to work 30-40 hours per week, now through mid-October 2026, depending on weather and field schedule.
• Maintain the playing surface by mowing, edging, fertilizing grass playing surface areas, maintaining skinned surfaces and edge areas.
• Repair and maintain the game mound, home plate area, and bullpen mounds.
• Tarp the field, top dressing, aerating, and general turf maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation system monitoring and watering of the field as directed.
• Maintain grass areas outside the playing surface by mowing, trimming, and edging.
• Safely operate equipment such as 1 ton pickup with a dump box, mowers, trimmers, sod cutters, compactor, powered and non-powered hand tools, field liner, sprayer, blower, drags and sand pro.
• Prepare the field completely for gamedays (mow, paint, pack, chalk, drag, bases, etc.).
• Perform weed control, remove debris and garbage, report/correct vandalism.
• Perform light carpentry repairs to field, fencing, dugouts, bleachers, etc.
• Have excellent organizational & communication skills and a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and a passion to be successful in the sports industry.
• Be able to assess conditions, operate independently and complete tasks without supervision.
• Assist in other grounds related projects as needed. (i.e. forestry, horticulture, playgrounds and other amenities).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Focus on details and commitment to doing a good job required.
• Experience in field maintenance, painting, and repair.
• Experience grounds maintenance, cleaning in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to get along with district employees and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, and/or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions and environments (e.g. dusty, wet, cold, hot, high humidity, noisy, indoors, outdoors, at heights, and in small spaces).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with outdoor field grounds maintenance.
• Mechanical experience with outdoor maintenance equipment.
• Familiarity and comfortable with the operation of grounds and landscaping equipment and tools.

Pay: $20.00 per hour.

This role is eligible for Earned Sick and Safe time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

Contact:
Chad Eischens, Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds
952-449-8345 [email protected]
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 [email protected]