Job Description: Grounds Worker

Title: Grounds Worker

Supervisor: Grounds Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt - FT

Position Description:

This position will participate in hands-on maintenance of grounds and landscape, including athletic fields. Also performs related work as required by the supervisor. Displays and practices a work style that reflects the mission and values of Rancho Community Church and Schools.

• Areas of Expected Proficiency:

• Working knowledge of landscape and irrigation maintenance.

• Working knowledge to prep fields for athletics

Position Duties:

• Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns.

• Weed and mulch landscapes.

• Trim hedges, shrubs, and small trees.

• Shoveling and digging for irrigation and/or landscape

• Remove dead, damaged or unwanted trees.

• Plant and prune flowers, trees, and shrubs

• Water lawns, landscapes and gardens.

• Groom the football field, sweep and clean bleachers.

• Chalking the softball and baseball fields for games and the track.

• Maintains prompt, complete and accurate documentation of work performed.

• Ability to speak, read and write English in order to read and interpret labels on hazardous materials as well as policies and procedures and ask questions, if needed.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to perform heavy physical labor in a safe manor.

• Ability to operate a variety of grounds equipment.

• Ability to drive vehicles as needed.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

• Able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, lifts and ramps.

• May be exposed to heat, cold, odors, chemicals, pesticides, pollen and dirt; as well as gasoline and motor oils.

Spiritual Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a passion for Christ and his Kingdom through personal spiritual discipline and public ministry.

• Seek to grow in that relationship with Christ through personal spiritual discipline, education, accountability and service to his Kingdom.

Professional Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-5 years preferred in landscape and fields maintenance

• Experience: 1 year general irrigation experience

• Good working history and attendance.

• Expected to perform a wide variety of tasks with only occasional instruction or assistance.

• Ability to use basic English language, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to do math and basic electrical is required.

• General safety procedures related to grounds maintenance.

• Valid California Driver’s License

Physical Qualifications:

Definitions:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 3 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (3 to 6 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (6 to 8 hrs/day)