Facilities - Grounds Keeper - Level 2

Established in 2003, Tank Connection was founded on a need for superior customer service in the storage tank industry. Built on excellence and small town pride, Tank Connection is the international leader for bolted storage tanks. After transitioning into a 100% employee owned company, Tank Connection became a thriving organization thanks to dedicated employees with a relentless pursuit to outperform. See what Tank Connection has in store for your future!

Facilities – Grounds Keeper Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and/or snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using movers and hand and power trimmer, and clear debris from grounds.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
• Drive forklift and floor sweeper.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Facilities - Grounds Keeper Skills and Specifications:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to safely operate and obtain certification to operate a fork truck.
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane.
• Strong computer data entry skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to safely operate forklift and floor sweeper.

Facilities - Grounds Keeper Education and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Facilities - Grounds Keeper Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of Facilities – Grounds Keeper, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Facilities - Grounds Keeper Work Environment:

While performing the duties of Facilities – Grounds Keeper, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

REV-03/02/22