What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper- Part-time position at St. Monica Catholic Parish?
Description
Employment Status: Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Hourly
Reports to: Pastor
*Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, Accrued Vacation & Sick Pay, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
Job Summary: The groundskeeper fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by providing a variety of services to maintain the physical grounds of the campus such as gardening, grounds maintenance, mechanical repair, general maintenance, and custodial services.
Essential Functions:
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school
- Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
- Provides all ground maintenance services including but not limited to cutting grass, trimming trees and/or bushes, edging at sidewalks and/or other borders, weed control, and blowing of landscape debris.
- Performs ground equipment repair and preventative maintenance
- Maintains/monitors irrigation systems including sprinkler timers
- Provides janitorial/custodial support services to staff including but not limited to internal and external buildings and grounds
- Assists with set-up and cleaning of facilities for evening and weekend activities/events as directed by the Facilities Manager
- Performs other related tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of grounds equipment operation
- Knowledge of general janitorial skills and product application
- Skill in minor repair of equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the school community
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
- Ability to organize and coordinate work with minimal supervision
- Ability to exercise considerable caution in working with machinery and equipment
- Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities
- Ability to be on-call for emergency needs
- Ability to maintain clear Criminal Background Check and driver’s license search
Working Conditions:
- Frequent evening and/or weekend hours
- Exposure to climate changes, inclement weather/temperatures, fumes
Mental/Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
- Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
- Required to perform repetitive physical tasks
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Experience is maintaining grounds, parking lots, etc. required