Groundskeeper

Description

Position Title: Groundskeeper                                                 

Department: Operations

Reports To: Facilities Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100%

Schedule of Duties: 12-Month

Salary Range: $20.00-$32.00/ hour 

Position Purpose: To provide general outdoor facilities support for the Operations Department.

Specific Expectations for Operations Staff: In addition to duties and essential job functions listed in job descriptions, the following responsibilities are expected of all employees in the Operations department:

• All staff are expected to maintain their school issued tools and equipment in good working order at all times
• All staff are expected to wear the appropriate uniform during their working hours  
• All staff are expected to be available to work beyond the regular work schedule as directed and approved by their supervisor
• All staff are required to wear personal protective equipment for jobs requiring a certain level of protection
• All staff must complete training on all equipment used for their job function prior to using the equipment
• All staff are required to submit time-off requests two weeks prior to date(s) requested.  All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis according to business need
• All staff are required to coordinate job duty responsibilities with their manager prior to taking scheduled time off 
• All staff are responsible for policing their assigned areas for hazards, cleanliness and maintenance and addressing as necessary or escalating it to the appropriate resolution channel
• All staff are required to notify their supervisor immediately if an unsafe condition is discovered or encountered
• All staff are required to work safely and in accordance with local, state and federal laws, industry standards and School directed safe practices
• All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law. If staff are required to work outside of regular work schedule; non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay, as eligible 

Essential Functions

• Performs the maintenance and care for school grounds and turf in sports fields including but not limited to football, baseball and soccer fields
• Inspects flowers, shrubs, trees, lawns and turf for evidence of insects, fungi and other pests
• Coordinates with other staff who may assist in mowing or repair of sprinkler equipment
• Mows school grounds and athletic fields with hand and power mowers; prunes trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Applies fertilizers and weed control chemicals in compliance with law
• Maintains, repairs and connects sprinkling equipment and waters lawns, athletic fields, and flower beds
• Adjusts and repairs such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, and lawn equipment
• Handles emergency situations that might occur
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Manager
• Contribute positively to team, morale maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor
• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the Schools as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based in it.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position, preferably at an independent school
• Must provide a copy of a valid CA Driver license upon request.
• Proficiency maintaining various types of landscaping and athletic fields

• Proven ability to work equally well as a team and individually
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must be available to work occasional overtime on evening and weekend events
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.  Conversant in Spanish preferred
• Ability to safely operate a golf cart in accordance with school policies and safety guidelines

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly operates a variety of power tools and equipment
• Regularly stoops, crawls, kneels, push, pulls and reach
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across the 63 acre campus
• May climb ladders including to roof tops
• Be able to regularly manipulate up to 75 lbs. while using proper lifting/moving techniques
• Regularly uses close and distance vision
• Works in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school

Qualifications

Salary : $20 - $32