Seasonal Groundskeeper

Mennonite Friendship Communities • South Hutchinson, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the grounds supervisor in maintaining the grounds of the entire campus.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older to use lawn equipment.
• Valid Kansas Drivers license required.
• Enthusiasm, courtesy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, and bending, as well as frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of related experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting, pruning, and trimming trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Assist with mulching and landscaping.
• Assist with mowing, weeding and maintaining flowerbeds.
• Ability to operate snow removal equipment and assist with snow removal as directed.
• Assist to repair, install, and operate sprinkler systems.
• Ability to assist with servicing and repairing equipment.
• Perform tasks within department safety guidelines and within mfc policy and procedure.
• Ability to safely operate lawn equipment. (Tractor, push mower, gas trimmers, edgers, tillers, etc.)
• Safely operates mfc vehicles, including yard equipment, maintenance carts, maintenance trucks, etc. when picking up supplies or performing tasks around campus.
• Willing to be on call for facility maintenance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude to residents, visitors, and staff to add value to others’ lives.
• Respects supervisors and coworkers.
• Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and soundness of moral character.
• Ability to attend work regularly and on time.
• Adheres to mfc personal appearance guidelines as well as any department dress code.
• Complies with safety policies and reports safety hazards and corrects them immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and employee information.
• Respects and upholds resident’s rights.
• Assists in developing creative and innovative ideas to increase efficiency, effectiveness and increased customer satisfaction.
• Attends and participates in in-services and department meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed