St. George's School

Groundskeeper/Ice Center Maintenance

Middletown, RI, USPosted 2 months ago

Full-Time Groundskeeping Irrigation Arborist & Tree Care Rhode Island

Job Description

Responsibilities

● Minimum of 1-year work experience in grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, turf maintenance, or other grounds related work preferred. Will train the right employee.

● Proficient in the use of a variety of landscape tools and equipment.

● Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.

● Detailed oriented and thrives in a learning environment.

● Communicate with the Department Head and other crew members regarding daily and weekly landscape/rink maintenance.

● Demonstrate sound decision making and problem solving in responding to work situations with minimal guidance or direction.

● Valid driver's license.

● Ability to obtain a R.I. Hoister license, R.I. pesticide license, arborist license.

● Perform the application of pesticides including fungicides, insecticides, herbicide and fertilizers.

● Ability to perform irrigation systems maintenance.

● Maintenance & preparation of athletic fields.

● Assist in the set-up / takedown of special event programs.

● Campus wide snow removal (including off campus housing)

● Basic equipment maintenance.

● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

● Wearing of appropriate PPE as needed.

● Available to work modified schedules during hockey rink season.

● Ability to perform hockey rink maintenance as well as operate Zamboni ice resurfacer.

● Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

● High school diploma or GED

● Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

● Must have a means of contact during non-business hours in the case of an emergency call in.

● Experience operating and maintaining grounds equipment

● Candidate must pass a nationwide criminal record check

Physical Requirements

● Must be able to lift 50 pounds, push or pull weights commensurate with work assignments.

● Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

● Perform repetitive motions such as bending, stooping and shoveling.

This is a 12-month position that includes full benefits.

DISCLAIMER

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour