Groundskeeper

Spelman College (Old); Poland; On-site; PLN 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain campus landscaping and ensure a clean environment. Responsibilities include litter removal, trash management, and equipment upkeep. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and six months of related experience, along with strong interpersonal skills. This role requires on-site work only and involves standard physical demands including the operation of various tools and equipment. Join a dedicated team contributing to the beauty and safety of the campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of related experience.
• Ability to work as a team member or individually.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain College landscaping and grounds.
• Remove trash from campus waste receptacles.
• Weed flower beds and maintain shrubs.

Skills

Knowledge of power and hand tools

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outdoor work enjoyment

Ability to interact with diverse community

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gas shears

Push and zero-turn mowers

Chain saws

Stick edgers

String trimmers

Job description

Position Title

Groundskeeper

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper reports to the Grounds Supervisor. Responsibilities include the maintenance of College landscaping and grounds, garbage & trash removal, moving and event set-up, and other tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine and police the College grounds on a routine basis for litter, abandoned materials, and fallen tree debris.
• Remove trash from campus waste receptacles and trash receiving areas.
• Be trainable on proficient operation of all types of power and hand tools used in the maintenance of shrubs, groundcover, and turf, including but not limited to walk behind, push and zero-turn mowers, gas shears, chain saws, blowers, stick edgers, string trimmers, hand pruners, loppers, etc.
• Weed flower beds, around shrubs, and around trees as directed.
• Remove dead branches, prune and maintain trees, rake leaves and grass.
• Address potential hazards and risks in the landscape and campus grounds.
• Perform routine maintenance and up-keep on all ground equipment and tools.
• Maintain campus streets and parking lots ensuring they are free of trash and debris.
• The availability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday), as needed.
• Available for overtime when seasonal demand and special events are necessary.
• Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Maintain the campus grounds in a sustainable manner in support of the College’s Strategic Plan GOALS for a Greener Spelman.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of six (6) months of related experience.
• Willingness to learn and proficiently use power and hand tools used in the maintenance of shrubs, groundcover, and turf including but not limited to walk behind, push and zero-turn mowers, gas shears, blowers, stick edgers, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a diverse community and adapt to changing situations.
• Good oral communication skills; ability to speak effectively when interacting with the public and the entire Spelman community.
• Enjoy working outdoors and pursue the completion of assignments with a sense of urgency and commitment to excellence, productivity and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work as a team member or individually to accomplish assignments.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to handle office supplies and gardening tools, operate a computer, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop for prolonged periods of time, climb or crawl, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Location/Schedule

This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Documents Needed To Apply

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter of Interest (Optional)