Grounds Person

Founded in 1848, Sacred Heart Greenwich is an all-girls, independent, Catholic school that educates and empowers students to pursue excellence, build courage and confidence, and lead lives of purpose and integrity. The School also offers a coed preschool program at their Barat Center for Early Childhood Education.

Sacred Heart Greenwich envisions a world where all girls and women are able to shape the future through learning and service. We transform the world, one girl at a time.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Grounds Person to join our Grounds Team in maintaining our beautiful 110 acre campus.

Position: Grounds Person
Reports to: Director of Grounds
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary
The Grounds Person is responsible for assisting with all grounds and facility related work as assigned by the supervisor.  Must be a detail oriented person to ensure that the standards of cleanliness, maintenance and appearance of the grounds and facilities are achieved and exceeded on a consistent basis to provide the highest level of comfort and service to our community.

Work schedule is Full-Time, Monday thru Friday, 8am-4pm with occasional weekend and evening hours. The position is classified as an essential employee which requires the employee to report for work or remain at work to continue grounds and facility operations during a variety of emergency situations including but not limited to power outages, snowstorms, school closures and for special school events.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate with supervisor and/or other maintenance staff for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently

• Utilize appropriate landscaping tools and equipment such as rakes, trimmers, pruners, blowers, etc. to clean and maintain the grounds, parking lots, walkways, athletic fields and other facilities throughout campus

• Utilize appropriate lawn care equipment to mow, trim, seed and fertilize school lawns and athletic fields

• Properly plant, transplant, trim and water trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals

• Ensure that the campus trash, recycling and litter are collected daily throughout campus

• Assist in the removal of snow by operating snow removal equipment, manually shoveling snow and salting of all walkways, steps and patios

• Assist with basic painting, carpentry, pressure washing and other facility maintenance tasks

• Assist with general housekeeping services as needed

• Assist with event set-up and tear-down

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Grounds

• Contribute positively to team, morale maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor

• A clear commitment to the mission of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools is required

 Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly operate a variety of power tools and equipment

• Works in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

   

  • Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 100 lbs, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling;

  • Climbing and balancing, including climbing ladders for heights up to 40 feet;

  • Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

  • Generally, the job requires 75% walking and 75% standing.

  • Must be able to work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and weather extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments.

 Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license 

• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position, preferably at an independent school, golf course, or similar industry

• Proven ability to work equally well as a team and individually

• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality

• Ability to read and comprehend written/oral instructions and work requests is necessary 

• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment

 
As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining staff who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community.
 
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must complete the on-line application at: 

https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment