Groundskeeper (part-time)

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish - TucsonJob Description Job Title: Groundskeeper, part-time Exemption Status: Non-exempt Department/Location: St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish - Tucson Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor or Business Manager, is responsible for performing a variety of grounds keeping duties including light maintenance and custodial duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform in support of the Parish and the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Abide by Catholic principles in the minister’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Perform general parish and school grounds keeping and custodial duties to include cleaning of Church grounds
• Maintain parish and school grounds keeping and custodial equipment in a functional condition; oversee and recommend replacement of equipment as necessary
• Keep grounds neatly cleaned of trash and other items that affect the appearance of cleanliness on the campus
• Assist when necessary with manicuring the grounds to include keeping lawns and shrubbery in a presentable condition
• Maintain records of grounds maintenance performed as necessary
• Maintain an updated inventory of equipment and supplies used; be accountable for their security
• Maintain supply of cleaning equipment and supplies; maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies; account for all inventory and equipment
• Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain security of buildings, equipment, and tools
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal grounds-keeping and custodial environment. Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching, talking; handling; hearing; carrying; climbing ladders. Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; must be in full communion with the Church
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Must exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is always a must; weekend work may be required
• A thorough knowledge of the use of the tools and equipment associated with grounds keeping, custodial work and general maintenance
• Proficiency in the use of gas-powered mowers and other related equipment and hand tools
• Basic working knowledge of irrigation systems and related maintenance
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent education
• One year’s experience in grounds keeping, maintenance, or similar environment

Other/Preferred Skills:

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred