Groundskeeper - Sacred Heart Schools Atherton : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationSacred Heart Schools Atherton - Atherton, CAPosition TypeFull Time 12 - Month Schedule of DutiesSalary Range$20.00 - $30.00 HourlyJob CategoryGroundsDescriptionPosition Purpose: To provide general facilities support & maintenance of the campus outdoor spaces. Specific Expectations for Operations Staff: In addition to duties and essential job functions listed in job descriptions, the following responsibilities are expected of all employees in the Operations department:

• All staff are expected to maintain their school issued tools and equipment in good working order at all times
• All staff are expected to wear the appropriate uniform during their working hours
• All staff are expected to be available to work beyond the regular work schedule as directed and approved by their supervisor
• All staff are required to wear personal protective equipment for jobs requiring a certain level of protection
• All staff must complete training on all equipment used for their job function prior to using the equipment
• All staff are required to submit time-off requests two weeks prior to date(s) requested. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis according to business need
• All staff are required to coordinate job duty responsibilities with their manager prior to taking scheduled time off
• All staff are responsible for policing their assigned areas for hazards, cleanliness and maintenance and addressing as necessary or escalating it to the appropriate resolution channel
• All staff are required to notify their supervisor immediately if an unsafe condition is discovered or encountered
• All staff are required to work safely and in accordance with local, state and federal laws, industry standards and School directed safe practices
• All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law. If staff are required to work outside of regular work schedule; non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay, as eligible

Essential Duties:

• Performs the maintenance and care for school grounds and turf sports fields including but not limited to football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer fields, etc.
• Inspects flowers, shrubs, trees, lawns and natural & artificial turf for evidence of insects, fungi and other pests
• Maintains and prunes foliage, plants, flowers, trees and open areas
• Mows school grounds and athletic fields with hand and power mowers; prunes trees and trims hedges to promote growth, plant health & improve appearance
• Applies fertilizers and weed control chemicals & products in compliance with the law
• Maintains, repairs and connects sprinkling equipment - waters lawns, athletic fields, and flower beds and works on building related equipment as required
• Adjusts and repairs equipment such as lawnmowers, sprinklers, and other lawn equipment & tools
• Assists with traffic control, crosswalk duties and related assignments
• Cleans, sanitizes assigned areas following safety and departmental procedures
• Handles emergency situations as they occur
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager
• Drives/transports school van shuttle
• Contribute positively to team, morale maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor
• A clear commitment to the mission of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent- a combination of education and experience can be substituted for a high school diploma
• A minimum of two years of experience in a similar position, is preferred
• Proficiency maintaining various types of landscaping and athletic fields

• Proven ability to work equally well as a team member and individually
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must be available to work occasional overtime on evening and weekend events
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment. Conversant in Spanish is preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly operates a variety of power tools and equipment
• Regularly stoops, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across the 63-acre campus
• May climb ladders including to roof tops
• Be able to regularly life up to 70 lbs. while using proper lifting techniques
• Regularly uses close and distance vision
• Works in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school, the Operations Department and cross-functionally with other groups on campus