Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Description

Job Summary:

To assist in the maintenance and appearance of all Messiah Lifeways grounds.  To provide an attractive, comfortable, and safe environment for all Messiah Lifeways residents and staff. The Grounds Assistant will be completing daily tasks and seasonal projects as assigned by the Grounds Coordinator/Grounds Manager. Safety and productivity will be implemented at all times.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow and adheres to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Residents Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Performs duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Demonstrate the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

• Must show an interest in working with the elderly, and be able to communicate well with residents and staff

• Assumes accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Carries out all requests assigned by the Manager.  These requests may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

  • lawn mowing

  • weed whacking/string trimming

  • snow/ice removal

  • mulching

  • tree and shrubbery trimming/pruning

  • weeding

  • trash/recycling collection

  • room set ups involving setting tables, chairs, etc., for special functions

  • routine maintenance duties as requested by residents or departments 

• On-Call: Is responsible to help with on-call coverage of all weather related emergencies 24/7

• Must be willing to alter work schedules to accommodate special needs such as snow plowing/removal and preventive maintenance projects.  Around December 1 thru March 1 each year, you will be expected to go inside cottages and buildings to help with preventive maintenance and anything Campus Services may need help with.  However, if during this time period grounds need assistance with snow removal, you will be pulled out of Campus Services and go back to working with the grounds crew

• Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff

• Follow proper procedures and promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other employees  

• Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

• It is the responsibility of all Messiah Lifeways employees to be mindful of safety when performing duties.  This is to include performing tasks in a safe manner, as well as being mindful of potential safety issues when traveling throughout the campus.  If any unsafe conditions are discovered, this shall be reported to the Office of Safety and Security immediately, and actions shall be taken to reduce the possibility of injury until a permanent solution can be applied

• All Grounds Assistants shall be responsible, as assigned, to ensure that building entrances remain aesthetically pleasing and functional including the daily maintenance of said areas. This maintenance to include, but not limited to, debris clean-up, seasonal decorating, weather related emergencies, etc

• Additional duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of lawn mowing, mulching, tree trimming, snow removal, general equipment maintenance, and general grounds maintenance

Education/Experience:

• Current/valid driver’s license

Salary : $15 - $16