What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper/Ice Center Maintenance position at St. George's School?
Position Summary: Under supervision of the Associate Director of Grounds, the employee will perform skilled landscaping work and hockey rink maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- minimum of 1-year work experience in grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, turf maintenance, or other grounds related work preferred. Will train the right employee.
- proficient in the use of a variety of landscape tools and equipment.
- must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
- detailed oriented and thrives in a learning environment.
- communicate with campus leadership regarding landscape maintenance projects.
- demonstrate sound decision making and problem solving in responding to work situations with minimal guidance or direction.
- valid driver's license.
- ability to obtain a R.I Hoister license, R. I. pesticide license, arborist license.
- perform the application of pesticides including fungicides, insecticides, herbicide and fertilizers.
- ability to perform irrigation sprinkler maintenance.
- maintenance & preparation of athletic fields.
- assist in the set-up / takedown of special event programs.
- snow removal responsibilities
- available 24/ 7.
- maintenance of equipment.
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- wearing of appropriate PPE as needed.
- Available to work modified schedules during hockey rink season.
- Ability to perform hockey rink maintenance as well as operate Zamboni ice resurfacer.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must have a means of contact during non-business hours in the case of an emergency call in.
- Specializes in hedge maintenance
- Experience operating and maintaining grounds equipment
- Candidate must pass a nationwide criminal record check
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, push or pull weights commensurate with work assignments.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Perform repetitive motions such as bending, stooping and shoveling.
Organizational Relationships:
- Internal: All departments, students.
- External: Alumni/ae, contractors, vendors
This is a 12 month position that includes full benefits.
DISCLAIMER:
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Middletown, RI 02842 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Middletown, RI 02842: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
