Groundskeeper Job at Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and Affiliated Organizations
Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and Affiliated Organizations Benson, AZ 85602
Our Lady of Lourdes
Job Description
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Department/Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish / Benson, AZ
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, Business Manager or other assigned manager, is responsible for performing a variety of grounds keeping duties including light maintenance and custodial duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform in support of the Parish, School, and the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
- Abide by Catholic principles in the minister’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
- Perform general parish and school grounds keeping and custodial duties to include cleaning of Church or school grounds
- Maintain parish and school grounds keeping and custodial equipment in a functional condition; oversee and recommend replacement of equipment as necessary
- Keep grounds neatly manicured to include keeping lawns and shrubbery in a presentable condition
- Maintain records of grounds maintenance performed as necessary
- Maintain an updated inventory of equipment and supplies used; be accountable for their security
- Maintain a supply of cleaning equipment and supplies; maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies; account for all inventory and equipment
- Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Maintain security of buildings, equipment, and tools
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal grounds-keeping and custodial environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching, talking; handling; hearing; carrying; climbing ladders.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; must be in full communion with the Church
- Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
- Must exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public
- Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required
- A thorough knowledge of the use of the tools and equipment associated with grounds keeping, custodial work, and general maintenance.
- Proficiency in the use of gas-powered mowers and other related equipment and hand tools.
- Basic working knowledge of irrigation systems and related maintenance
- Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license
- Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history
- Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent education
- One year’s experience in grounds keeping, maintenance, or similar environment
Other/Preferred Skills:
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Covenants of Employment:
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.
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