Grounds Worker
About The Position
Fort Worth Country Day is seeking a full-time Grounds Worker to be part of the Plant Operations department. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly paid position typically working Monday through Friday 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Fort Worth Country Day earned the distinction of being ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth for 2018. Fort Worth Country Day is a coed, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school with approximately 1,100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The 104-acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to perform work independently without close supervision
- Ability to stand and walk for the entire 8-hour shift
- Ability to push, pull, bend, reach and crouch
- Must be able to lift, carry and transfer items up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and work in elevated areas
- Must be able to drive a golf cart on school grounds
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all climates and conditions
- Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
- Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
- Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
- Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
- Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups
Responsibilities
- Mowing, edging and fertilizing lawns
- Weeding and mulching landscape beds
- Trimming small trees, hedges and shrubs
- Removing unwanted, dead or damaged trees
- Planting shrubs, flowers and trees
- Watering gardens, lawns and landscapes
- Monitoring and maintaining plant health
- Ability to operate equipment to include a tractor
- Communicate with fellow employees and supervisors
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
