Groundskeeper

Organizational Overview

Assisi House is a retirement convent for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in Aston, PA. It has sprawling, beautiful grounds with an adjacent cemetery. The grounds person assists with grounds upkeep for Assisi House and some surrounding properties.

Position Summary

• Carries out responsibilities and interacts with all individuals in accordance with the mission and values of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia.
• Works as a member of grounds team to maintain the assigned areas as directed for the grounds of Assisi House and the surrounding properties of the Sisters of St. Francis.

Job Duties

• Cuts grass, weeds, edges, trims, rakes, clears brush and vines, plants, mulches and waters plants.
• Operates landscape equipment to include: push mowers, riding mowers, string trimmers, snow blowers, snow plows and back hoe.
• Cleans and maintains the equipment and interior work areas which includes washing the work trucks.
• Completes all phases of cemetery work including but not limited to digging, setting up and backfilling graves.
• Follows safe work procedures in carrying out responsibilities and in using equipment, and wears appropriate attire and safety equipment as required, i.e. work shoes, protective glasses, ear plugs, gloves, tick repellent.
• Picks up supplies and transports items using company trucks.
• Plows paths and roadways. Shovels snow to clear walkways, doorways, fire hydrants and storm drains during winter months.
• Helps with decorating the indoor and outdoor trees with lighting for the holiday season.
• May assist with special projects on Red Hill Farm.
• May assist with some furniture movement occasionally.
• Attends departmental meetings and morning stand up meetings to receive work assignment(s) and any updates.
• Follows all facility, departmental and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the departmental schedules, break schedules, and policies. Arrives at work on time and...