Grounds Support

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation

· We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $18.00 to $20.00. 

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays.
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.

About the Job

Our Grounds team members are integral to our overall operations. Strong candidates will want to be part of a team, but comfortable working independently as needed. We value the ability to communicate positively and professionally with colleagues and members.

Shift available: 7am to 3pm

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Remove debris, leaves, and litter to maintain cleanliness and appearance of grounds.
• Plant, prune, water, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation.
• Operate grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and hedge trimmers.
• Inspect grounds regularly and report any hazards or repair needs.
• Maintain inventory of landscaping tools, supplies, and materials.
• Notify supervisor of supply needs, including fertilizers, pesticides, and other materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Willingness to learn and perform minor maintenance.
• We provide on the job training so if you have experience it is a plus, but it is not required.
• Ability to pass a background check is required.