Grounds Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance – Grounds Assistant

JOB IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Department: Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY

The Grounds Assistant will collaborate with the Director of Maintenance to provide care for all properties, grounds, and vehicles, as instructed by the Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Grounds Maintenance – Primary Seasonal Responsibility

During the primary growing season, maintain the cleanliness, appearance, health, and general condition of campus grounds and outdoor areas under the direction of the Director of Maintenance. Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine groundskeeping activities, including mowing, edging, weed-eating, blowing sidewalks and parking areas, pulling weeds, trimming vegetation, and picking up leaves, limbs, litter, and other debris.
• Assist with maintaining flower beds, landscaping, sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, and other outdoor areas in a clean, neat, and presentable condition.
• Assist with seasonal grounds projects, including planting, mulching, pruning, storm cleanup, landscaping improvements, and other property enhancement projects.
• Identify and report irrigation issues, drainage concerns, damaged vegetation, unsafe conditions, or other grounds and property concerns requiring additional attention.
• Properly use, clean, maintain, and care for grounds equipment, tools, vehicles, and supplies.

Preventative Maintenance & Property Inspections – Seasonal Responsibility

As seasonal grounds demands decrease, shift primary work responsibilities toward preventative maintenance inspections, building upkeep, and other planned maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Maintenance. Responsibilities may include:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and property using established checklists and procedures.
• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, including replacing HVAC filters, clearing HVAC condensate drain lines, pressure washing buildings and outdoor areas, and other planned maintenance activities.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, batteries, filters, hardware, and other common maintenance items.
• Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other maintenance tasks as directed and within the scope of training.
• Inspect buildings and property for maintenance, safety, cleanliness, or condition concerns and report items requiring additional attention.
• Assist with identifying maintenance needs both inside and outside campus buildings and help communicate those needs to the Director of Maintenance.
• Accurately document completed inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist with maintaining records of preventive maintenance activities, materials, and supplies used.

General Property & Maintenance Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Maintenance and other maintenance staff with basic repairs, maintenance projects, and property improvements.
• Assist with routine cleaning, upkeep, and minor maintenance tasks throughout campus buildings and facilities.
• Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean, safe, organized, and operational condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use and care for tools, equipment, vehicles, and other property.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn additional grounds, maintenance, and property-care skills and take on additional responsibilities as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• No Experience Required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a maintenance role

COMPENTENCIES

• Present oneself, both at and outside of work, in a manner keeping with One More Child’s Core Values of Humble, Hungry, Wise, and Called.
• Ability to work with others in a teamwork approach.
• Possess sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the organization’s service population and staff.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, manage time, and follow structured routines.