Groundskeeper

Diocese Of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established religious organization is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to support its mission in Southern Arizona. This part-time role involves maintaining the grounds of St. John the Evangelist School, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for the community. The successful candidate will embody the values of the Catholic Church, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Join a team that is committed to serving the spiritual and pastoral needs of the Diocese, and play a vital role in creating a beautiful space for worship and education. If you are passionate about groundskeeping and have a heart for service, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping and custodial duties for the parish and school.
• Maintain equipment and grounds in a presentable condition.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-starter

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Gas-powered Mowers

Hand Tools

Irrigation Systems

Job description

There are jobs - and then there is a calling. At the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, we understand the desire for something more. We believe that calling comes from God and manifests as our desire to do His will on earth and in our community. If you have been looking for something more, a mission or purpose, perhaps God is calling you to work for the Catholic Church.

Our mission is simple: get to Heaven and bring as many people along as possible.

We each have different God-given talents and strengths. What better way to glorify God than to use those gifts in supporting His Church? We are ministers, educators, creators, and servant leaders. It takes many types of people to accomplish the work of the Diocese of Tucson.

We employ over 1,500 individuals in the nine counties of Southern Arizona, in service of 400,000 Catholics and counting.

Join us in serving the diverse and dynamic people of the Diocese of Tucson on their own journeys towards Heaven.

Note:

Per Bishop Weisenburger, all employees and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to undergo high-level security clearance and safe-environment training to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.

Have Questions?

If you have any specific questions regarding volunteer and employment services, please contact your parish or school.

Benefits:

Location: St John the Evangelist School (K-8) - Tucson, AZ

Job Id:3360

# of Openings:1

St John the Evangelist School

Job Description

Job Title: Groundskeeper Status: Part Time

Exemption Status: Non-exempt Salary Grade: 20

Department/Location: St. John the Evangelist School / Tucson Az

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, Business Manager, School Principal, or other assigned manager, is responsible for performing a variety of grounds keeping duties including light maintenance and custodial duties. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform in support of the Parish, School, and the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Abide 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and criminal history screening.
• 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:

Covenants of Employment:
St. John School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.