Seasonal Grounds Keeper

Summary

This position is primarily for snow removal and grounds keeping around the building during the winter months under supervision and direction of the Facility Manager.

Responsibilities & Duties (including but not limited to)

1.  Snow and Ice Removal

• Work with the facility manager to review upcoming weather and prepare a plan if there will be ice/snow that may need to be removed from around the building.

• On-call when snow is predicted, especially when performances are scheduled, as directed by the facility manager.

2. Other Special Projects as Needed

• May be asked to work on special projects in the building as scheduled by the facility manager. 

3. Performs Other Duties as Required

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED desired.

• 2 years of previous experience desired.

• Reliable source of communication.

• Reliable source of transportation.

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions from supervisor and others. 

• Ability to speak basic English.

• Ability to read and understand equipment operating instructions.

• Ability to operate hand and small power tools.

• Ability to observe safe working habits and to report unsafe conditions observed.

• Ability to change work hours on short notice.

• Ability to show initiative and recognize tasks needing to be accomplished.

Physical Demands of Position

• Stand, sit, walk.

• Stoop, kneel, crouch and climb.

• Lift or move 25 lbs; move 50 lbs; occasionally move 100 lbs.

Reasonable accommodation will be explored to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

• Work may require exposure to heat, dust, wet, cold and biological matter. Works near machinery.  Work assigned outside in inclement weather.  Noise level is usually moderate.

Appearance and Dress

• Appropriate to the work performed.