Employment Status: Part-Time 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Hourly 

Work Schedule:  Once a month and as needed

Reports To: Pastor  

Job Summary: 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.

Essential Functions:

· 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, Skills and Abilities:

· 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

 
Working Conditions:

· Frequent evening and/or weekend hours

· Exposure to climate changes, inclement weather/temperatures, fumes

Mental/Physical Demands:

· 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

Qualifications:

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