Grounds Specialist

Performs skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet CEF standards. Duties may fall into a variety of trades, not limited to but including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, grounds and landscaping, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and keys/security systems.


This position carries the responsibility for a wide variety of non-routine assignments across multiple trades. This position provides input to management regarding the work.

Realizes the importance of the CEF Culture Points and commits to upholding them personally and in the ministry of CEF (The importance of Godly leadership at every level, of the spiritual welfare of our workers, of prayer as our foundation, of evangelizing children, of a clear and Biblical presentation of the Gospel and of a commitment to excellence, for the glory of God).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of CEF IHQ.
• Responds to campus emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operations.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures of CEF.
• On-call 24/7 to handle emergency and/or security issues.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Keeps the property maintain by plowing, mowing, weeding etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Grounds Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions :

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes.
• Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while performing job duties.
• Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.

High school diploma or equivalent


Landscaping experience a plus