Groundskeeper- Part-time

Employment Status: Part‑time

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Pastor

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.

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.

• 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.