Groundskeeper- Part-time

The groundskeeper fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by providing a variety of services to maintain the physical grounds of the campus such as gardening, grounds maintenance, mechanical repair, general maintenance, and custodial services.

Job Summary: Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school. Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school
• Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Provides all ground maintenance services including but not limited to cutting grass, trimming trees and/or bushes, edging at sidewalks and/or other borders, weed control, and blowing of landscape debris.
• Performs ground equipment repair and preventative maintenance
• Maintains/monitors irrigation systems including sprinkler timers
• Provides janitorial/custodial support services to staff including but not limited to internal and external buildings and grounds
• Assists with set-up and cleaning of facilities for evening and weekend activities/events as directed by the Facilities Manager
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation
• Knowledge of general janitorial skills and product application
• Skill in minor repair of equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the school community
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to organize and coordinate work with minimal supervision
• Ability to exercise considerable caution in working with machinery and equipment
• Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities
• Ability to be on-call for emergency needs
• Ability to maintain clear Criminal Background Check and driver’s license search

• Frequent evening and/or weekend hours
• Exposure to climate changes, inclement weather/temperatures, fumes

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Experience:
  
  Experience is maintaining grounds, parking lots, etc. required

Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, Accrued Vacation & Sick Pay, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability.
* Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Pastor