Groundskeeper

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform in support of the Parish, School, and the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Abside by Catholic principles in the employee’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 or school 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 manicured to include keeping lawns and shrubbery in a presentable condition.
• Maintain records of ground 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.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime 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.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Able 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 ground keeping, maintenance, or similar environment.

Other/Preferred Skills

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.