Groundskeeper FT - Temporary

Catholic Eldercare • Minneapolis, MN

7h • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the building exterior and all grounds and landscaping of Catholic Eldercare facilities. In addition, they will maintain small landscaping tools and engines and back up the internal maintenance team. The successful candidate will work full-time, in-person, with at least 90% of the time working outside in the elements. The groundskeeper is on-call when snow or storm cleanup may be needed and on rotation with other maintenance staff.

Requirements

• One year or more of groundskeeping or landscaping experience preferred.
• Must have intermediate to advanced skills in written and spoken English.
• Must be able to pass NetStudy background check.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with concern for quality and safety.
• Critical thinking skills that include ability to identify and resolve problems as they arise.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, coworkers, vendors, and others that may have varying socioeconomic, cultural, and educational differences.
• Flexibility to adjust workload based on the needs of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mowing and trimming yards of facilities using riding and push gas mowers and gas trimmers.
• Assist with Planting annual and perennial trees, shrubs, and flowers and ensure ongoing growth and cultivation.
• Assist with Weed and address application of needed applications/treatments for healthy lawns and grounds.
• Assist with Ensuring irrigation system is in working order and make any adjustments or corrections needed.
• Assist with Operating and maintaining equipment needed to perform exterior work in all seasons.
• Control and prevent external pest and waste issues.
• Respond to and resolve exterior work orders in a timely manner as assigned.
• May assist with inside building work as assigned
• Other duties as needed to contribute to the Maintenance Team.

Benefits

• PTO accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed