Grounds Assistant

St. Ann's Community•Rochester, NY

7d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

St. Ann’s Community is seeking a full-time Grounds Assistant to float between its Irondequoit and Webster campuses. The position assists the Grounds Leader or Facilities Manager with routine maintenance and construction or refurbishing projects throughout the community and grounds. Reliable transportation between the two locations is required. On-call and weekend availability is required during winter months. The role includes assisting senior mechanics with equipment and machinery overhauls, observing the facility for maintenance or cleaning needs, performing repairs and groundskeeping tasks, and reporting issues to appropriate supervisory staff when necessary. Grounds work includes snow shoveling and plowing, lawn care, planting and pruning, and picking up the grounds.

Requirements

Valid New York State driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of related experience or training in construction and/or maintenance repair.
Reliable transportation to float between the Irondequoit and Webster campuses.
On-call and weekend availability during winter months.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lawn and landscaping is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist senior mechanics with equipment and machinery overhauls, including requisitioning and installing parts under supervision.
Observe the facility for areas needing repair or cleaning; address them when possible or report them to appropriate supervisory staff for immediate action or scheduling.
Shovel and plow snow as required.
Mow, seed, rake, water, fertilize, and weed lawns.
Plant, transplant, and prune trees, shrubbery, and flowers.
Pick up grounds as required.
Assist the Grounds Leader or Facilities Manager with routine maintenance and construction or refurbishing projects.