Grounds Associate, FT Days

About the position

The Grounds Associate position is a full-time role responsible for maintaining the landscape and streets of John Knox Village. The associate will work under supervision, following instructions and completing assignments to support the Village's mission and service expectations. The role includes various tasks such as lawn care, snow removal, and equipment repair, with an emphasis on adhering to safety regulations and maintaining workplace conduct.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns using hand mower or power mower.
• Trims and edges walks, flower beds, and walls using clippers, weed cutters, and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees.
• Removes damaged leaves and branches using shears, pruner, or saw.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter, cleans gutters, drainage ditches, and culverts.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice build-up.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways, may also plow and use snow blower.
• Available on-call for snow removal and helps with cold patch repair.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, amends beds.
• Repairs equipment, irrigation systems, fences, gates, walls, walks, and bumper blocks.
• Grinds/sharpens tools.
• May perform ground maintenance duties using tractor equipped with attachments.
• Handles trash pickup, recycling, and empties excrement bins.
• Operates forklift, Bobcat, street sweeper, chain saw, and other lawn equipment.
• Pulls weeds, helps with leaf removal in the fall and gum balls in the spring.
• Sprays under management license and applies fertilizers.
• Handles work orders and moves jobs, including furniture, pianos, couches, etc.
• Sets up for John Knox Village events.
• Learns and implements proper watering techniques for annuals, trees, and shrubs.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E driver's license or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and follow instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write simple sentences, paragraphs, and correspondence.

Benefits

• $18 USD per hour.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• On-site work environment.