Groundskeeper FT - Temporary

Overview

Job Opening: Groundskeeper, Full Time, Temporary/Seasonal role from June 1 to September 1.

Day hours M-F. 80 hours per 2 week pay period. Looking for immediate start. 

Location: NE Minneapolis

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN GROUNDSKEEPING, Landscaping, or similar. 

The Groundskeeper maintains the building exterior and all grounds and landscaping of Catholic Eldercare facilities. In addition, they will maintain small landscaping tools and engines and back up the internal maintenance team.

The successful candidate will work full-time, in-person, with at least 90% of the time working outside in the elements. The groundskeeper is on-call when snow or storm cleanup may be needed and on rotation with other maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Requirements:

• One year or more of groundskeeping or landscaping experience preferred.
• Must have intermediate to advanced skills in written and spoken English.
• Must be able to pass NetStudy background check.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with concern for quality and safety.
• Critical thinking skills that include ability to identify and resolve problems as they arise.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, coworkers, vendors, and others that may have varying socioeconomic, cultural, and educational differences.
• Flexibility to adjust workload based on the needs of a collaborative team.

Job Information: Salary range, $21-23 per hour. Non-exempt position. This position is eligible for PTO accrual. 

Work Environment:

• The work environment is often very noisy. Ear protection is provided but may not mitigate all noise.
• Smoke, steam, fumes from gasoline engines are all potential odors found in the workplace. Protective and safety equipment is provided to protect workers.
• The employee works outside 80-95% of their work hours, with exposure to all weather conditions.

Catholic Eldercare is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.