Groundskeeper

Immanuel Living; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Immanuel Living in Kalispell, MT is seeking a maintenance worker to perform lawn care and basic facilities tasks on-site. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, operating power equipment, and following safety guidelines while supporting daily operations.

The position is full-time with day shift hours. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and basic mechanical knowledge; on-the-job training is offered. A valid Montana driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge required.
• On-the-job training offered.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
• Empties trash and recycling containers.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.

Skills

Basic English

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kalispell, MT 59901Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayPosition Purpose

Expectations

• Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living.
• Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
• Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those Immanuel Living serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.
• Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.
• Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.
• Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule, while being able to respond to the needs of Communities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via the on-call schedule. Manage use of work time wisely.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge required.
• On-the-job training offered.

Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law

• Current Driver’s License in good standing with the Department of Transportation of Montana

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
• The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures.
• Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Demand

• Physical Demand: Squatting or kneeling down to low surfaces, prolonged kneeling, or sitting on floor
  Examples of Job Duty: Moving through tunnels, Painting, repairing, Picking up items off floor
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Lifting 0 - 10 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Lifting tools and supplies
  Frequency: Continuously
• Physical Demand: Lifting 11- 20 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Lifting tools and supplies
  Frequency: Frequently
• Physical Demand: Lifting 21- 40 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Lifting motors and tires
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Lifting > 40 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Lifting benches, moving benches
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Reaching above shoulder
  Examples of Job Duty: Changing light bulbs, Removing ceiling access panels, Painting
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Reaching chest to shoulder height
  Examples of Job Duty: Working on equipment on bench, Repairing, installing fixtures, Painting
  Frequency: Frequently
• Physical Demand: Reaching waist to shoulder
  Examples of Job Duty: Painting, repairing
  Frequency: Frequently
• Physical Demand: Reaching below waist level
  Examples of Job Duty: Picking up items off floor, Repairing floor mounted items, Painting
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Carrying 0 - 15 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Carrying boxes of supplies, tools
  Frequency: Frequently
• Physical Demand: Carrying 15 - 40 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Lifting and moving supplies, motors, etc.
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Pushing / Pulling 0 - 20 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Mowing lawn, removing snow, Moving tables, Repairing with wrenches, etc.
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Pushing 20 – 40 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Moving furniture, Pushing bariatric residents in wheelchair
  Frequency: Occasionally
• Physical Demand: Pushing / Pulling > 40 lbs.
  Examples of Job Duty: Pushing/pulling rack of folding chairs, Repairing with wrenches, etc.
  Frequency: Rarely
• Physical Demand: Gripping up to 40 pounds
  Examples of Job Duty: Using tools
  Frequency: Continuously
• Physical Demand: Gripping > 40 pounds
  Examples of Job Duty: Repairing with wrenches, lifting, pushing
  Frequency: Rarely
• Physical Demand: Sitting
  Examples of Job Duty: Sitting during breaks/lunch
  Frequency: Rarely
• Physical Demand: Standing & walking
  Examples of Job Duty: Performing building maintenance
  Frequency: Continuously
• Physical Demand: Twisting
  Examples of Job Duty: Performing repairs and building maintenance
  Frequency: Rarely

Job Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
• Empties trash and recycling containers.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
• Cuts and removes trees as needed.
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
• Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
• Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
• Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.

Supervision / Leadership

Serve as a role model for the Immanuel Spirit.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making

This position may make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Job duties typically involve frequently changing conditions and problems, requiring considerable judgment in applying factual background and fundamental principles to the development of approaches and techniques for the solution of problems.

This position cannot authorize exceptions to corporate policy or procedure.

Documentation

Complete documentation required by the Maintenance department and regulatory agencies.

Communication

• Effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric guests/residents and those with special needs.
• Communicate on a regular basis with employees regarding information maintenance issues.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to other staff members regarding maintenance issues.
• Communicate with supervisor on a routine basis.
• Participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate the departmental communication process.

Personal Interaction

This position may interact with:

• Guests/residents, family members, and/or designees
• General public
• Immanuel administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, staff
• Medical service providers, including physicians and pharmacists
• Other service providers or representatives
• Federal, State, Local government representatives
• Members of the media

Continuing Education

Attend workshops and training sessions related to plant operations and maintenance, and long-term care, etc., as assigned by supervisor, and participate department meetings and monthly in-services.

Skills and Abilities

Language

• Read, write, and speak basic English
• Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others
• Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence
• Interpret and write general business documents or technical procedures

Mathematical

• Basic counting skills
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers

Reasoning

• Apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

Equipment and Materials

Office Equipment

• Operate multi-line telephone to place, receive, transfer calls, and to retrieve voice mail messages
• Operate copier to copy and collate documents
• Operate fax machine to send or receive documents

Computer Software and Operating Systems

• Operate personal computer with Windows operating system to start programs, input, format and edit data files, and print, or transmit data.
• Utilize computer spreadsheet (Excel) to input, format and edit data, and save, print, or transmit data.
• Utilize computer word processing (Word) to input, format and edit documents, and save, print, or transmit documents.
• Utilize proprietary, custom, or online programs or databases to input, format, edit data, save, print, or transmit data.

Specialized Equipment

Understand operation of low-pressure boilers, utility emergency shut-off, backup generator, security system, fire suppression system, etc. Be semi-or moderately skilled in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or carpentry.

Environmental Conditions

This position works in a temperature-controlled facility, as well as outside in all weather conditions and may travel to and from buildings in such weather conditions.

This position may be exposed to:

• Biological fluids, including but not limited to vomit, urine, feces
• Blood-borne pathogens
• Occupational disease
• Risk of cuts, burns, shock, or other minor injuries not requiring hospitalization
• Unpleasant substances, odors, noises

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by management. Immanuel Living reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Also, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty to find reasonable accommodations, where possible, for individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment.

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