Groundskeeper

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Maintains all vegetative growth. Keeps JCMG grounds picked-up and clean. Operates and performs basic maintenance on outside equipment. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment. JCMG Core Competencies: Strives for continuous quality improvement. Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.

Maintains high work ethic standards. Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Education or GED Experience: One year as a groundskeeper Certification/License: Pesticide applicator's license or ability to successfully complete requirements for license during probationary period Valid MO driver’s License, without any major violation within the past 5 years. Knowledge/skills/Abilities: Ability to manage time effectively and set priorities Knowledge of grounds maintenance (e.

g., applying sprays, planting, pruning, etc.) Skilled in operating, maintaining, and repairing various types of grounds maintenance equipment and tools (e.g., mower, tractor, chain saw, sod cutter, snow blower, etc.) Ability to demonstrate physical dexterity and to lift 100 pounds Skilled in using hand and power tools Ability to read (e.

g., product labels, updates of pesticide regulations), write (e.g., work orders), and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions Ability to perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages). Knowledge of appropriate safety practices WORK ENVIRONMENT Works primarily outdoors; exposed to variable temperatures and weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, loud equipment noise, and potentially dangerous equipment (e.

g., mower, tractor); requires considerable physical exertion to include frequent lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., fertilizer, trees) and extended periods of kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking; may work varied hours and shifts to include early mornings or evenings; requires some in town travel.

BENEFITS

Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually 56 hours paid Holiday Leave Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program