Grounds Keeper/Custodian

NATURE OF WORK

To perform a variety of indoor and outdoor duties and support to St. Monica's Recreation Center relating to the property and facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Serves as a representative of the St. Monica's Recreation Center; demonstrating a positive attitude and actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with children, other employees, and the public.

2 Oversees the overall beauty and cleanliness of the property and facilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Monitors property for safety and cleanliness.

• Maintains grounds and facilities through repair, cleaning, and landscaping.

• Collaborates with other staff to ensure efficient operations.

• Assists with special indoor and outdoor events as needed.

• Works mostly independently.

• Shares cleaning responsibilities when other cleaning staff are absent.

• Administers basic first aid procedures and notify emergency medical personnel and/or family when necessary. Completes Accident Report Form and gives to Supervisor.

• Attends all staff meetings participating in discussions related to rules, work-related problems, upcoming activities/events, etc.

• Performs other related duties as required or when asked by Supervisor.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of landscaping and outdoor maintenance.

• Physical fitness and ability to perform strenuous activities even during adverse weather conditions.

• Familiarity with safely operating equipment such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, etc.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair minor equipment issues.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

• Skilled in greeting and assisting the public, kids and staff in a professional manner.

• Skilled in cleaning thoroughly and independently.

• Skilled in interacting with people of different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Skilled in following verbal and written instructions.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping equipment (mop, vacuum, floor machine) as well as landscaping and lawn equipment (mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws).

ABILITIES

• Listening and speaking.

• Ability to communicate with other individuals (staff, children, volunteers, parents, etc.).

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include some weekends and holidays.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

REQUIRED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Any combination of training and experience which will indicate the possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed above.

2. First Aid and CPR certification are preferred.

3. Must be honest, dependable, trustworthy, and meet attendance requirements which include arriving on time, working entire scheduled shift and complying with Center's call-in notification procedures.