Facilities Groundskeeper

Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Boston

Job Location:

Danvers, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About St. Johns Prep

St. Johns Prep is an inclusive Catholic Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion humility simplicity trust and zeal we educate students to be do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine.

St. Johns is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of Gods love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. Johns please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St. Johns Prep is looking for an experienced facilities groundskeeper. Reporting to the Managing Director of Facilities the facilities groundskeeper ensures the upkeep cleanliness and improvement of all grounds athletic fields grounds equipment and buildings assigned.

This position is considered essential. Essential employees when called upon are expected to be on-site during emergency situations including but not limited to snow storms and severe weather. This is a full-time hourly second shift staff position; work hours are generally 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Responsibilities include:

Follow all St. Johns Prep policies and procedures.
Operate and maintain lawn mowers and sweepers as well as power equipment used in ground work (sprayers pruners and trimmers) to ensure they work effectively and safely.
Maintain flower beds and landscaping including laying bark mulch weeding edging etc.
Set up for athletic events including preparing fields opening facilities (gates grandstands restrooms.)
Maintain the appearance and functionality of all types of athletic and campus fields.
Inventory grounds equipment and supplies.
Maintain irrigation equipment and systems.
Assist other persons responsible for grounds at all school locations.
Maintain the building assigned for keeping storage supplies and equipment.
Take the initiative in proposing improvements to grounds including lawns shrubs trees flowers seeding planting and landscaping.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely and complete fashion
Follow safety guidelines when performing all tasks
Partner to prepare rooms for events
Report safety sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor
Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students faculty staff and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner
Attend work regularly and be punctual
Perform all other additional duties as requested

Skills and Competencies

Time management skills: organizing planning and prioritizing
Ability to multi-task and change direction easily
Integrity and dependability
Team player with a positive attitude
Attention to detail
Kindness and concern for others

Education and Experience

High school diploma required or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid drivers license and MVR required
Pesticide applicator license preferred
Previous experience working in landscaping or grounds keeping and athletic field maintenance required

Physical Requirements:

Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
Bending lifting pushing kneeling crouching crawling stooping.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment etc.
Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Use of hands and fingers for manipulation and using computer keyboard educational tools play equipment and perform first aid and CPR.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision and depth perception.

St. Johns Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice student engagement interpersonal communication and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic spiritual and student life programs please visit .

Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online found on the Employment page of . Candidates will need to upload a cover letter and resumé. Please no phone calls.

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About St. Johns PrepSt. Johns Prep is an inclusive Catholic Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion humility simplicity trust and zeal we educate students to be do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1...