Groundskeeper

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper or Grounds Maintenance Worker

PEOPLE MANAGER: No

FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt

PAY GRADE: 401

PAY RANGE: $16.60-19.44

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure the grounds are well maintained and aesthetically pleasing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:

1. General Cleanup- Sweeping litter from walkways and driveways, removing trash, and picking up paper and debris from ground areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas.
2. Light gardening-Irrigating flowers, trees and shrubs, pull weeks possible pruning.
3. Snow removal assistance must be able to operate snow clearing equipment.
4. This individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Education: High school education or equivalent
• Experience: Some grounds maintenance experience or gardening

Required Licenses:

• Valid IL driver's license

Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail: Ensure the grounds are aesthetically pleasing and functional.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

JOB LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work outdoors for extended periods of time often in various weather conditions requiring good stamina and endurance. Maintaining gardens and flower beds requires frequent bending, stretching and kneeling, which can be physically taxing. May be some heavy lifting must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

COMPETENCIES

1. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
2. Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
3. Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.
4. Respect others' property and person.
5. Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
6. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.