Job Description
Description:
8 hours/day
Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
Effective Date of Employment:
July 20, 2026
Application Deadline:
July 8, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.
Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a good working knowledge of horticulture and lawn care procedures.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently.
- Ability to operate and repair all types of grounds equipment.
- Knowledge in operation and repair of sprinkling systems.
- Knowledge of all sports played in a school system, ability to line fields.
- Class B CDL preferred.
- Experience in pruning/trimming, removal and tree replacement.
- Knowledgeable in playground maintenance and repairs.
- Previous experience in welding, engine repair, irrigation repair, fabrication, machinist skills, specialty building projects, carpentry and masonry.
- Must have the desire to work in a cooperative manner and team environment.
- Must have a good attendance record and be punctual.
- Must have positive work performance evaluations and no recent disciplinary actions.
- Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties including lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
- Must conduct a positive interview and receive a good reference from current and previous supervisors.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the maintenance and operation of outside grounds.
- Seeds, fertilizes, aerates, mows, and waters lawn.
- Maintains and repairs grounds equipment, district vans, trucks and custodial equipment.
- Layout and stripe fields.
- Removes snow as necessary including overtime if required.
- Design, fabricate and build specialty equipment and accessories.
- Perform building chief/custodian duties when necessary.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by Grounds Supervisor.
Responsible To:
Grounds Supervisor
Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement (based on 2024-25 contract)
If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 � [email protected]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 � [email protected]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 � [email protected]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 � [email protected]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.