Groundskeeper - Forest Falls, United States - Forest Home

Forest Home

Verified Company

Forest Falls, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Properly cultivate landscaping in appearance and function and maintain outdoor grounds as needed.

JOB STATUS:
Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Landscaping
Provides detailed care of lawns, landscaping, and other areas of the ground's appearance.
Assists in landscape and hardscape by planting, mowing, raking, pruning, etc.
Applies pesticide and fertilizer to facilities to enhance growth.
Assists in trimming trees, cutting and splitting firewood
Responsible for keeping inventory and tools organized and in good condition.
Requires working outside in extreme hot or cold conditions
Assists in snow removal and other tasks as assigned including after normal work hours.
Maintenance
Keep walkways safe and clear of debris and snow.
Assists in general building maintenance
Assists in the removal and collection of waste
Assists in maintaining fire clearances around all buildings and roadways.
Clean debris from roofs and gutters.
Maintains all outdoor furniture.
Assist with loading or unloading trucks and moving furniture/equipment as needed.
Safety
Ensures facilities is in safe working condition and reports potential safety issues and recommends appropriate changes.
Ensures tools and maintenance equipment are in working order and keeps maintenance buildings clean and organized.
Operate different tools and equipment such as golf carts, company vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, etc. in a safe manner.
Complies with factory specifications in relationship to equipment and material, and assures that all materials are handled according to factory recommendations and training.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 functions.

Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person and over the phone.
Skill running mowers, string trimmers, hedge bars, blowers, etc.,
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools and machinery.
Sufficient physical agility to work from ladders or on roof if necessary.
Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor.
Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities.
Regular, timely attendance.
Signed statement of faith.
Requires ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
Technical ability and capability.
A selfstarter.
Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home.
Excellent people service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures.
Able to accomplish assigned projects utilizing good communication, project management, time management and collaboration skills.
Demonstrate the ability to perform high quality work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines.

Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.

Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

ADA:
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of Forest Home not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its program or activities, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the American with Disabilities Act, as am