Grounds Keeper

RESPONSIBLE TO Building Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION Primary responsibility is to perform grounds keeping needs of the exterior portions of the building, as well as the courtyard. During inclement weather, will assist in duties as directed by the Building Engineer. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance of the exterior grounds consisting of mowing, weeding, trimming, watering, general conditioning of landscaping, mulching, planting, treating and fertilizing, snow removal and sanding, maintenance of St. Luke vehicles and equipment. During inclement weather will assist in Maintenance duties, cleaning and washing, lifting and moving heavy furniture and equipment. Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the Supervisor, Department Head and/or Administrator. WORKING CONDITIONS Exterior/interior building grounds Stands, sits, lifts, kneels, bends, climbs and works inside and outside in all weather. Subject to cuts and falls Heavy lifting and moving Subject to emergency call QUALIFICATIONS Must be 18 years of age or older due to the equipment use necessary to perform the job. High school graduate or graduate of a technical school preferred for performance of general grounds keeping duties. Previous experience in grounds keeping duties preferred Physically capable of performing duties that relate to exterior and interior work listed under duties and responsibilities. Existing employees must have a satisfactory work record in their prior positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr