Careers
De Smet Jesuit seeks to hire mission-focused individuals who have demonstrated proficiency in their work, are active in their faith, are models of being men and women for and with others,
and are committed to the Ignatian principles of self-awareness (through examen), detachment, finding of God in all things, discernment, and service.
De Smet Jesuit is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory high school for boys, grades 9-12, located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. The college prep academic program is complemented by extensive religious, co-curricular, athletic, and personal formation programs. The mission of De Smet Jesuit is to inspire and prepare men for and with others to transform the world, Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. De Smet Jesuit practices the Ignatian principle of cura personalis, or "care for the entire person." To that end, it strives to graduate young men who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, committed to justice, and developing as leaders.
De Smet Jesuit High School offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, a 403 B retirement plan, child tuition assistance, long term disability, vacation, sick leave, paid maternity leave, and 15 paid holidays per year.
De Smet Jesuit High School is committed to equal employment opportunity for, and utilization of, all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Current Job Openings
SEASONAL GROUNDSKEEPER
De Smet Jesuit High School welcomes applicants for the position of Groundskeeper to work full-time from April until November each year. This position will perform a variety of activities to maintain, upgrade, beautify, and ensure a safe environment in outside areas of the school, including grounds, driveways, parking lots, fountains, gardens, entranceways, and building facades.
Specific responsibilities include mowing and edging lawns; pruning and trimming; spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides; removing litter and debris; clearing snow and ice; and assisting with set up, maintenance and tear-down before and after campus events.
Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in grounds’ maintenance and repair or work requiring similar skill. Candidates with CDL licenses or heavy equipment operator training or certification will be preferred.
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the following application. Though not required for this position, resume’s and letters of introduction are welcome.
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