Groundskeeper

Posted on: February 4, 2025
This position is located in: Chamberlain

Summary of Position


Assists with the general maintenance of turf and landscaped areas of the grounds of St. Joseph’s Indian School, including
mowing, trimming, irrigation, and removal of natural and man-made trash.
This is a nonexempt position.


Accountability


Reports to the Grounds Supervisor


Core Responsibilities


Core Responsibilities have not yet been established.


Responsibilities


1. Maintains turf areas which includes mowing, trimming, irrigation, fertilizing, and removal of natural and manmade trash.
2. Maintains hard-surfaced outdoor areas, which includes removal of debris (natural or man-made) and /or snow
from sidewalks, steps, patios, streets, playground, and drainage systems. Remove snow from and add salt to
doorways. Spread gravel on roadways, intersections and sidewalks.
3. Installs and maintains landscaping and campus plant-life. This includes planting, watering, pruning, removing,
fertilizing, mulching, etc. Mixes and applies fertilizers and insecticides as needed.
4. Maintains irrigation systems including winterizing and spring start-up.
5. Operates heavy and light motorized equipment and vehicles. Operates power tools and uses hand tools needed
in completing duties.
6. Maintains and repairs tools and equipment. Reports damaged or broken equipment to supervisor.
7. Installs rock walls and drainage systems. Installs landscape block and pavers, edging for flower beds, etc.
Installs and maintains playground equipment. Schedules monthly maintenance on same.
8. Is responsible for assisting with the construction and maintenance work of the physical complex during down
times of grounds work.
9. Maintains outdoor pavilion and lavatory facilities. Removes litter from pavilion, restrooms and campus areas.
10. When needed, works additional hours and on weekends for snow removal, special events, caring for plants in
the green house, or emergency repair to cores.
11. Complies with all safety and health requirements, whether established by management or by federal, state, or
local laws.
12. Performs other duties as required by Grounds Supervisor.


Qualifications


 High School diploma or equivalent
 Experience preferred
 Driver’s license with ability to obtain CDL
 Ability to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License


Physical Demands


 Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
 Occasionally exerts up to 50 lbs. of force.
 Regularly bends, stoops, crouches, and climbs stairs.
 Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
 Must have the capability to apply oneself physically over long periods of time.
 Uses the abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly over time without becoming
fatigued.
 Position requires working outdoors in summer and winter.

 

Expectations of Hours Worked


 40 hrs/week and on-call as required