Groundskeeper

“ Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for over 85 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!”

Pay: $17.04 - $21.28

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am- 5pm

Location: Mt. Angel

Type: Full Time / Non-Exempt

General Position Summary:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the aesthetics and health of the grounds for Catholic Community Services Foundation (CCSF). This position will primarily maintain the 30-acre grounds of the Queen of Angels Monastery. Will ensure that the grounds, exterior and special features of the assets are upkept, safe and maintained to ensure preservation. The Groundkeeper will assist the maintenance team with special projects, events and basic maintenance tasks.

Benefits we provide:

• 4 weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 100% Medical/ Vision Coverage for Employees
• 50% Medical coverage for dependent/ spouse
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HAS)
• Life Insurance Plan
• 5 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Jury Duty Paid Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Wellness Activity Discounts
• On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification
• Annual performance evaluations and pay increases
• Employee appreciation events
• And many more… Join our team and find out!!!

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of landscaping experience.
2. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license (or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver license within 30 days of hire) and a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy and personal automobile liability insurance coverage.
3. Requires a flexible work schedule including on-call hours as needed.

Required to demonstrate Job Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Mowing, edging, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, trimming, deadheading, planting, leaf blowing, pressure washing & hardscape.
2. Landscaping equipment maintenance, seasonal maintenance and fertilization.
3. Basic maintenance skills
4. Evaluate, isolate, and act on essential elements of complex problems, reaches sound conclusions and implements corrective action.
5. Respect the dignity of all the people we serve, and people you may come into contact.
6. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
7. Work with and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
8. Provide exceptional customer service.
9. Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
10. Work in environments where exposed to noise, machines, all temperatures, weather (i.e. rain, heat, sun, wind, cold, snow), and nature (i.e. irritating plants, bites, stings, insects, dust, etc.)
11. Maintain confidentiality as applicable.
12. Work independently, self-directed and as part of a team.
13. Create and project a positive agency image.
14. Evaluate work quality and monitor through continuous quality improvement.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes:

1. Plant, fertilize, prune, and maintain healthy trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, lawns and other vegetation on the property.
2. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters and other grounds features.
3. Gather and remove litter and debris.
4. Perform manual weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging, applying herbicides and pest abatement as needed.
5. Address and maintain landscaping tasks and projects as assigned.
6. Performs and maintains manual labor in all types of weather.
7. Wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
8. Safeguard employees, those we serve and the public from hazards in and around work area. Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. as necessary to protect employees, those we serve and the public as applicable.
9. Physical strength, stamina and manual dexterity.
10. Meet with vendors and support execution of tasks/projects as needed.
11. Provides prompt, detailed, and accurate general status reports.
12. Attention to detail.
13. Keeps abreast of new technologies, systems and procedures related to ground maintenance.
14. Travel as assigned.
15. Attend meetings, events and committees as necessary or assigned.