Facilities Groundskeeper

St John's Preparatory School•Danvers, MA

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Prep is looking for an experienced facilities groundskeeper. Reporting to the Managing Director of Facilities, the facilities groundskeeper ensures the upkeep, cleanliness, and improvement of all grounds, athletic fields, grounds equipment, and buildings assigned. This position is considered essential. Essential employees, when called upon, are expected to be on-site during emergency situations, including but not limited to snow storms and severe weather. This is a full-time, hourly, second shift staff position; work hours are generally 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Requirements

High school diploma required or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid driver’s license and MVR required
Previous experience working in landscaping or grounds keeping and athletic field maintenance required
Time management skills: organizing, planning, and prioritizing
Ability to multi-task and change direction easily
Integrity and dependability
Team player with a positive attitude
Attention to detail
Kindness and concern for others
Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Pesticide applicator license preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all St. John’s Prep policies and procedures.
Operate and maintain lawn mowers and sweepers as well as power equipment used in ground work (sprayers, pruners, and trimmers) to ensure they work effectively and safely.
Maintain flower beds and landscaping including laying bark mulch, weeding, edging, etc.
Set up for athletic events including preparing fields, opening facilities (gates, grandstands, restrooms.)
Maintain the appearance and functionality of all types of athletic and campus fields.
Inventory grounds equipment and supplies.
Maintain irrigation equipment and systems.
Assist other persons responsible for grounds at all school locations.
Maintain the building assigned for keeping storage supplies and equipment.
Take the initiative in proposing improvements to grounds, including lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, seeding, planting, and landscaping.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely and complete fashion
Follow safety guidelines when performing all tasks
Partner to prepare rooms for events
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to supervisor
Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner
Attend work regularly and be punctual
Perform all other additional duties as requested