Groundskeeper/Facilities Associate

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Groundskeeper/Facilities Associate, you will be required to perform essential upkeep tasks throughout our facility including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide variety of activities such as repairs and cleaning to ensure that our facilities are both tidy and functional. Self-motivation with a keen eye for detail, reliability, and the possession of solid technical knowledge are essential in this job. This position reports to the Director of Facilities.

Requirements

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upkeep tasks
Repairs and cleaning
Self-motivation
Keen eye for detail
Reliability
Solid technical knowledge
Ability to safely handle drill motor and all hand tools.
Ability to repair minor equipment, change filters on all AHU and AC equipment, replace all lamps and ballasts in lighting fixtures
Must be able to read and understand blueprints
Must be personable and able to effectively communicate and work with staff, contractors, and volunteers.
Must be able to converse intelligently with sub-contractors from all phases of building maintenance.
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and auto insurance meeting diocesan minimum requirements

Nice To Haves

General electrical knowledge
General plumbing knowledge
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Able to work well with others in the school community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Working Knowledge of IPAD

Responsibilities

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
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom/playground activities, meals, and events including Mass setup/preparations
Manage landscape vendors’ projects.
Manage irrigation vendors’ projects.
Manage all landscape equipment.
Manage all annual landscaping projects (fertilizing, aeration, annual flowers, tree trimming, mulching, etc.).
Responsible for cleaning, emptying trash at baseball/softball diamonds.
Repairs at both baseball/softball diamonds.
Mowing and care for baseball/softball diamonds including watering and sprinkler systems.
Weed all warning track on both baseball/softball fields (infield and outfield).
Clean and blow out all dugouts.
Make sure pitching and batting areas are moved and cleaned.
Responsible for cleaning, emptying trash, and minor repairs around football field.
Drag football field (standard maintenance on field turf).
Weed the fence lines and under the bleachers (spry with grass killer – weekly).
Responsible for cleaning, emptying trash, and minor repairs around Track & Field Area.
Drag field, pull weeds, add soil as needed for Track & Field Area.
Keep surrounding area clean and cut back for Track & Field Area.
Weed each area – spray weekly with grass killer for Track & Field Area.
Assist Director of Facilities as need and assigned.
Assist Trane personnel as needed.
Assists with all major set-up and teardown of arena.
Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical systems.
Maintain campus landscaping.
Seasonal landscape cleanup and plantings.
Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems.
Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building’s electricity.
Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building.
Groundskeeping if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance.
Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner
Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.
Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building.
Work order management through Brightly software. Working Knowledge of IPAD required.
Event setup and breakdown (Stage setup, pipe and drape setup, seating setup, sound system setup).
Access control system repairs.
Door Hardware Repairs.
Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for special meetings or events.
Performs minor inspection duties of work performed or general building condition under the direction of a supervisor of a skilled trades’ person.
Cleans worksites including hauling debris and trash to the dumpster, cleaning tools and equipment and ensuring tools, materials and equipment are stored properly.
Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
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.
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese.
Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
Conduct relationships with immediate supervisor and other supervisors in a manner that is constructive, open to direction, and reflects commitment to an ethic of continuous improvement.
Engage in self-development. Participate in school in-service programs for self-enrichment to maintain high quality of practice, and seek further professional growth through other training/educational opportunities.
Act in a manner that is consistently courteous and respectful of students, parents of students, colleagues, and other constituents of NCHS.
Discharge duties according to the highest standards of performance, ethical behavior and professional practices.
Demonstrate sound judgment and independence of thought.
Protect confidentiality of information of all students and families, complying with all applicable legal requirements.
Attend all mandatory meetings.
Assume personal responsibility for timely completion of assignments without interference to quality of work.
Adapt to changes in work environment, program requirements, and workload.
Present and maintain professional appearance and demeanor; adhere to NCHS dress code.
Assume responsibility for personal attendance and punctuality.
Assist in training and orientation of other employees as requested.