Groundskeeper

St. Joseph House is home to Daughters of Charity in a beautiful, homelike setting in Emmitsburg, Maryland. St. Joseph House employees are part of the Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. that offer excellent staffing ratios, a comfortable work environment, competitive pay, great benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Daughters of Charity Ministries in Emmitsburg, Maryland is seeking full-time Groundskeeper.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for the routine grounds maintenance / installation and upkeep for St. Joseph's House, Mother Seton House, and the Seton Outreach Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performs duties associated with both interior and exterior landscapes. Includes, but is not limited to : installation, mowing, fertilizing, edging, weeding, trimming, irrigation, etc. Assists with pesticide applications.
• As directed by Manager, uses hand-held, walk-behind, and low horsepower equipment. Assists with the operation of medium horsepower equipment.
• Performs snow and ice removal duties as directed by Manager. Uses appropriate tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to keep roads and walkways free of snow and ice build-up. During severe weather situations, required to be on-call, as scheduled by Manager.
• Maintains a clean work area. Responsible for cleaning up work site at the end of day / project. Includes sweeping / vacuuming, taking trash and debris to proper disposal site. Inspects, cleans, lubricates, maintains, and returns all tools and equipment to proper storage, as directed by Manager.
• Maintains a safe work area and works in a safe manner. Follows OSHA guidelines for the discovery. Under the direction of the Manager operates equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly. Also, reports incidents / accidents to Manager immediately.
• Performs other duties as requested (i.e. holiday flowers / greens, cleaning wheelchairs, assist other departments as necessary, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be physically able to lift 50-75 pounds. Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, reach, stoop, and / or kneel for long periods of time. May be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. may obtain "consumer reports" about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A "consumer" report is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, sex offender registry status, credit history, employment history, education verification, driving history, professional licenses, and other information about you. It may bear upon your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and / or mode of living.