Groundskeeper (Full-Time) $17.05/hour

The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids are seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to assist with grounds maintenance of of the Marywood Campus, including extensive landscaped flower beds and turf areas.

Responsibilities:

• Operates daily commercial lawn trimming, edging and backpack blowing equipment.
• Operates large commercial lawn mowing equipment.
• Operates snow removal equipment and shovels as needed.
• Plants and maintains annuals and perennials in garden beds and planters.
• Weeds and waters landscape areas as needed.
• Prunes as needed/directed.
• Replants and transplants as projects arise.
• Responsible for spring and fall clean ups.
• Assists with mulch installation.
• Assists facilities maintenance staff from time to time as directed.
• Must be able to function independently as well as with a team, have a positive attitude and be willing to learn.
• Requires some initiative, independence, and judgment to carry out recurring assignments.

Qualifications:

• Above average manual dexterity and skills.
• Ability to safely operate commercial lawn and snow equipment.
• Ability to safely operate hand, electrical and power tools.
• Previous experience in the position responsibilities is desirable.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent physical exertion, i.e., frequent heavy lifting up to 60lbs, climbing, carrying supplies, walking throughout the grounds, occasionally working on ladders.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.

COVID-19 Considerations:
To keep staff and residents safe, we monitor temperatures and conduct screenings. Also, heightened cleaning protocol is in place along with the use of masks and other COVID protocol.

Apply

• Apply Online Now on Indeed
• Apply In-Person at:
  Human Resources
  Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids
  111 Lakeside Dr NE
  Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3811
• Or Email HumanResources@GRDominicans.org

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage persons of diverse faiths and backgrounds to apply for employment with Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids