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.

• 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.

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

• 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.