Groundskeeper - Hourly

The following list of major job duties and responsibilities does not necessarily represent any one job. It is the compilation of the diversity of the job duties fulfilled by many people who have a similar job title to that of Groundskeeper. It is not an expectation that any one person necessarily fulfills all of these job duties. It is also recognized that there may be elements of a job which are not included in the checklist. Parishes are encouraged to create individual job descriptions, using these checklists as a normative guideline in this effort.

I. POSITION PURPOSE

A. Keeps the parish and the rectory grounds clean and attractive to enhance the image of the facility and to provide a suitable environment for staff, parishioners, students, and visitors.

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Collects and removes litter from the grounds on a daily basis.
B. Maintains grounds performing functions such as mowing, watering, pruning, fertilizing, planting, and leaf removal.
C. Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to hand and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
D. Evaluates grounds and makes changes for their improvement.

III. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

A. Provides direction to visitors.
B. Prepares cemetery plots for burial and performs ground restoration tasks.
C. Maintains records of equipment cost and usage.
D. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Primary:
a. Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
b. Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.

Education:
a. High School/GED.

Experience:
a. Landscape maintenance and landscape equipment operation (cemetery preferred)
b. Light mechanical experience
c. Backhoe experience preferred

Other Elements:
a. Interpersonal and communication skills.
b. Valid Washington State drivers license and automobile insurance.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.