Groundskeeper/Facilities Associate

General Position Summary: As a Groundskeeper/Facilities Associate, you will be required to perform essential upkeep tasks throughout our facility including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide variety of activities such as repairs and cleaning to ensure that our facilities are both tidy and functional. Self-motivation with a keen eye for detail, reliability, and the possession of solid technical knowledge are essential in this job. This position reports to the Director of Facilities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom/playground activities, meals, and events including Mass setup/preparations

 Groundskeeper

1. Manage landscape vendors’ projects.
2. Manage irrigation vendors’ projects.
3. Manage all landscape equipment.
4. Manage all annual landscaping projects (fertilizing, aeration, annual flowers, tree trimming, mulching, etc.).

 Baseball/Softball Diamonds

1. Responsible for cleaning, emptying trash.
2. Repairs at both fields.
3. Mowing and care for both fields including watering and sprinkler systems.
4. Weed all warning track on both fields (infield and outfield).
5. Clean and blow out all dugouts.
6. Make sure pitching and batting areas are moved and cleaned.

Football Field

1. Responsible for cleaning, emptying trash, and minor repairs around field.
2. Drag field (standard maintenance on field turf).
3. Weed the fence lines and under the bleachers (spry with grass killer – weekly).

 Track & Field Area

1. Responsible for cleaning, emptying trash, and minor repairs around area.
2. Drag field, pull weeds, add soil as needed.
3. Keep surrounding area clean and cut back. 
4. Weed each area – spray weekly with grass killer.

 General Assistance

1. Assist Director of Facilities as need and assigned.
2. Assist Trane personnel as needed.
3. Assists with all major set-up and teardown of arena.

• Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical systems.
• Maintain campus landscaping. 
• Seasonal landscape cleanup and plantings.
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems.
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building’s electricity.
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building.
• Groundskeeping if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building.
• Work order management through Brightly software. Working Knowledge of IPAD required.
• Event setup and breakdown (Stage setup, pipe and drape setup, seating setup, sound system setup).
• Access control system repairs.
• Door Hardware Repairs.
•  Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for special meetings or events.
•  Performs minor inspection duties of work performed or general building condition under the direction of a supervisor of a skilled trades’ person. 
• Cleans worksites including hauling debris and trash to the dumpster, cleaning tools and equipment and ensuring tools, materials and equipment are stored properly.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese.
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Conduct relationships with immediate supervisor and other supervisors in a manner that is constructive, open to direction, and reflects commitment to an ethic of continuous improvement.
• Engage in self-development. Participate in school in-service programs for self-enrichment to maintain high quality of practice, and seek further professional growth through other training/educational opportunities.
• Act in a manner that is consistently courteous and respectful of students, parents of students, colleagues, and other constituents of NCHS.
• Discharge duties according to the highest standards of performance, ethical behavior and professional practices. 
• Demonstrate sound judgment and independence of thought.
• Protect confidentiality of information of all students and families, complying with all applicable legal requirements. 
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Assume personal responsibility for timely completion of assignments without interference to quality of work.
• Adapt to changes in work environment, program requirements, and workload.
• Present and maintain professional appearance and demeanor; adhere to NCHS dress code.
• Assume responsibility for personal attendance and punctuality. 
• Assist in training and orientation of other employees as requested. 

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

• Minimal Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Moderate supervision given and/or received

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This position requires on call availability 24 hours/7 days a week. Required to work some nights and weekends.
• This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding business needs, tight deadlines and heavy workloads.
• Some general ability to navigate computer software
• Lifting: Safely lifting 35 lbs. on a regular basis, 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Use of Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and being able to turn a key and doorknob and operate work tools.
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, clearly, and quickly.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a security alarm or computer monitor; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, general labor, etc.). or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., inspection, etc.)
• Climbing: Ability to ascend and descend ladders (including 6', 8', 12', 25' and roof hatch ladders), stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or with correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to safely handle drill motor and all hand tools.
• Ability to repair minor equipment, change filters on all AHU and AC equipment, replace all lamps and ballasts in lighting fixtures
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints
• Must be personable and able to effectively communicate and work with staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Must be able to converse intelligently with sub-contractors from all phases of building maintenance.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and auto insurance meeting diocesan minimum requirements

Travel Requirements:

• Not required.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• General electrical knowledge
• General plumbing knowledge
• Job-related experience is required
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR certified

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church 
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 
• Able to work well with others in the school community 
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format 
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Attention to detail required
• Working Knowledge of IPAD

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt, (FT), on-site. Hours align with school operating hours and may include additional responsibilities such as faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.