Seasonal Groundskeeper (CYN)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Maintenance Assistant will offer support to the Maintenance Director. The position helps maintain a pleasant and safe environment for children and guests, that is clean, well-groomed, and functional. It is of utmost importance that the facility looks its best when participants arrive for their programs.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

The Akron Area YMCA stands with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance, and all other forms of discrimination. We are committed to our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. In the 150-year history of the Akron Area YMCA we have always and will continue to be dedicated to doing more, doing better, and thus becoming a champion of change in our community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Customer Service oriented; planning of projects around the day-to-day operations of camp and making suggestions for better camp operations.
• Routinely perform various groundskeeping tasks; including but not limited to:
  • Operates vehicles such as trucks, mowers, and utility vehicles.
  • Cares for grounds by mowing/edging with mowers or edgers, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Mixes and sprays herbicides with hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
  • Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
  • Uses power tools such as Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
  • Gathers and remove litter/trash.
  • Maintains or repairs tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, fences, or benches.
  • Upkeeps sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, or other grounds features
• Promptly reports issues/problems to supervisor.
• Completes all reports and documentation timely including but not limited to: incident reports, accident reports, camper behavior reports, child abuse reports, and other business office forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age (preferred).
• Able to work independently.
• Experience in specialties such as carpentry, electrical, maintenance, grounds keeping or a related fields (preferred).
• BCI/FBI background check results prior to first day of work; results must be compliant with ODJFS Prohibitive Convictions per 5101:2-12 and 5101:2-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
• Driving History that qualifies for coverage under YMCA’s transportation insurance policy (preferred).
• Has reliable transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, ride, crawl, push, pull, reach and carry items pertinent to the job.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on ladders up to 12 feet off the ground.
• Must be able to use cleaning solutions and personal protective equipment.
• Occasional Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Indoor and frequent outdoor work, including all outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is typically moderate; but is sometimes loud. Hearing protection is required when using some tools and equipment.