Groundskeeper/Caretaker

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the complete care of Parsonage buildings, equipment and landscaping

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mowing, weeding, edging, fertilizing, insect treatment and watering of parsonage property.
• Tree trimming.
• Maintain landscaping, flower gardens, shrubs, vegetable gardens, orchards, etc.
• Operate light duty equipment.
• Maintenance of landscape equipment.
• Installment and maintenance of plant materials (trees, grass, shrubs, bedding, etc) and hardscape (walls, edging, etc)
• Repair and maintenance of parsonage property, outbuildings and grounds.
• Miscellaneous labor (such as cleaning porches, walkways, driveways, garages, boats soffits, trash removal, etc)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of maintenance and installing irrigation systems.
• Working knowledge of soil and lawn conditions.
• Able to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines
• Available on call 24 hours a day

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Tractors, mowers, edger’s, weed-eaters, saws and various hand tools.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift 75 to 100 pounds
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold)

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Produce quality work and accept changes in production and timelines.
• Keep an eye on all plants for health conditions and determine watering, fertilizer and chemical applications schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoors and Outdoors

OTHER:

• Born again believer and must adhere to the doctrines of this organization as upheld by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives
• Must work well with others, as a team and according to Romans 16:17, must not cause dissension and division
• Must maintain a good attendance record