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:
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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
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Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
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Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
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Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school
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Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, faculty, staff, students, and parents
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Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
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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.
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Performs ground equipment repair and preventative maintenance
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Maintains/monitors irrigation systems including sprinkler timers
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Provides janitorial/custodial support services to staff including but not limited to internal and external buildings and grounds
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Assists with set-up and cleaning of facilities for evening and weekend activities/events as directed by the Facilities Manager
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Performs other related tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of grounds equipment operation
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Knowledge of general janitorial skills and product application
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Skill in minor repair of equipment
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the school community
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Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
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Ability to organize and coordinate work with minimal supervision
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Ability to exercise considerable caution in working with machinery and equipment
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Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities
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Ability to be on-call for emergency needs
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Ability to maintain clear Criminal Background Check and driver’s license search
Working Conditions:
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Frequent evening and/or weekend hours
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Exposure to climate changes, inclement weather/temperatures, fumes
Mental/Physical Demands:
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Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Ability to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
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Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
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Required to perform repetitive physical tasks
Requirements:
Qualifications:
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Education: High school diploma or GED
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Experience: Experience is maintaining grounds, parking lots, etc. required
