Groundskeeper

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas: The Sisters of Mercy are seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to help maintain the natural beauty of our sacred spaces. If you take pride in your work, enjoy the outdoors, and want to contribute to a peaceful, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the

facility’s grounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Duties/ 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 trees, bushes, shrubs, and hedges.

· Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.

· Plants grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers and prunes them when necessary.

· Cuts and removes trees as needed.

· Applies mulch, fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.

· Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.

· Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens

· Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, chain saw, 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.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Previous experience preferred.

· On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

· 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fremont, OH 43420 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, OH 43420: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20