Grounds Crew PT​/Flex $14.50+​/hr

Principal Function:
The Grounds Crew position is responsible for performing gardening, landscaping, snow removal and grounds maintenance helping to provide a safe, clean and aesthetically appealing environment. Provides maintenance of irrigation systems, pathways and paved surfaces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintains physical condition and appearance of all non-historic public areas

Prunes trees and hedges, mows lawn, removes weeds, edges walkways and maintains exterior areas

Mixes and applies fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals following manufacturer’s directions and departmental guidelines

Prepares soil for planting and maintains beds and grass around buildings

Maintains flowers and plants in public gardens and all grounds.

Helps perform routine road and parking lot maintenance and repair to include snow removal from parking and pedestrian areas

Identifies and assists with exterior repairs

Provides assistance as needed in other areas of Conner Prairie

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or

Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control;
Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments;
Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
Educates others on the value of diversity;
Promotes a harassment-free environment;
Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics – Treats people with respect;
Keeps commitments;
Inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures;
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
Supports organization’s goals and values;
Benefits organization through outside activities;
Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.

Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Looks for ways to promote and improve quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Monitors own work to ensure quality;
Meets productivity standards;
Completes work in a timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.

Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
Arrives at meetings and events on time;
Follows instructions;
Responds to management’s direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative…