Groundskeeper and Facilities Specialist
- WOOSTER, OH, United States
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Job details
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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- OneEighty is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping people. We provide comprehensive addiction, domestic violence, mental health and behavioral health services, and operate multiple care facilities throughout our community. We’re still growing, integrating with primary care services and increasing access to care for all those who need it. We are seeking to hire a full-time, 40 hours per week, Groundskeeper and Facilities Specialist who will be responsible for maintaining the general grounds maintenance of OneEighty's thirteen properties. In the winter months this position will help the maintenance staff in general maintenance functions.
Essential Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs ground maintenance by mowing, weeding, sweeping, raking leaves and mulching. Blows and sweeps sidewalks, parking lots, patio areas, and other assigned areas.
- Trims bushes, shrubs and hedges.
- Cuts and removes trees as needed.
- Applies fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides as directed.
- Operates and maintains mowers, weed eaters, and other equipment used in the care of grounds.
- Inspect tractor and mower for safe and proper operation.
- Completes snow removal tasks such as plowing, shoveling sidewalks, steps and doorways during the winter months.
- Operates snowblower and snowplow to clear driveways and parking lots.
- Empties outside trash.
- Examines the exterior buildings and grounds on a regular basis for needed repairs and maintenance to ensure building safety and security. Notify others as appropriate.
- Maintain routine records of work orders, equipment repair and maintenance, and chemical applications.
- Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Uses as directed.
- Support and enforce all OneEighty policies and procedures, OSHA rules, OneEighty health and safety regulations and guidelines.
- Trains and monitors clients and residents performing basic groundskeeping tasks such as mowing the lawn, weed eating and mulching.
- Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteers for bigger projects.
- Attends all staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. At least one year of related experience/training.
- May not currently receive clinical services at OneEighty.
- If in recovery must have two years of continuous sobriety.
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver License and maintain a driving record that allows the individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing OneEighty’s vehicle insurance. Travel to other sites to maintain grounds is required.
- Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or able to attain certification.
- Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
- Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
- Ability to facilitate and maintain productive communication while maintaining a professional relationship with clients and coworkers. Ability to work as a team.
- Must have an excellent attendance record.
- Must have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics and organizing.
- Physical agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to walk, to stretch, to pull, to reach overhead, and work from a ladder.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
- Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
- Excellent time management skills.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
Why Work at OneEighty:
- Here are some responses from our very own employees:
- Because I feel we are part of the solution available in this community
- I love helping others
- I like the atmosphere and the people I work with
- I can tell people truly care and love their jobs
- Because I like the reputation OneEighty has built with helping turn people's lives around
- My coworkers are amazing. I like the clients and I enjoy the work
- Feeling as though I have actually made a difference in people's lives
- Generous paid time off, starting at 17 days per year plus 88 hours of holiday time every fiscal year
- Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k including company match
- Supplemental Benefits Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Service Award Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Onsite Chair Massages
- and so much more!
Any offer of employment will be based on the outcome of a background check and the ability to pass a drug screening prior to employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ancestry, military status or any other characteristic protected by law. OneEighty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit us on the web: www.one-eighty.org. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram - OneEighty, Inc.
More about this job
Skills
- Health and safety regulations
- Involve volunteers
- Maintain ground
- CPR
- First Aid
- Use a computer
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Work as a team
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Use hand tools
- Time management