Details: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, flexible schedule required (depending on the project)

General Job Summary: Performs routine ground keeping and building maintenance duties on all Methodist Children’s Homes buildings and facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Cuts lawn using hand, power or riding mower, trims and edges around walks, flower beds, walls, etc.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Sprays lawn, trees and shrubs with fertilizers and insecticides.
• Removes snow and ice from building walkways and steps; may rake leaves
• May perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in ground keeping.
• Perform weekly walk through of buildings to evaluate repair needs.
• Perform weekly check of fleet (all fluids) and DOCUMENT
• Perform routine janitorial tasks (take out garbage, supply restrooms with paper goods)
• Assist in preparation for events on campus (may include setting up tables, chairs, clean up, etc.)
• Maintain work place (Maintenance Shop) organized and up keep of all tools and resources.
• Interact with fellow staff, residents and visitors in a professional and positive manner.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Experience:

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
• High School Diploma preferred and two (2) years work in related industry

Skills & Working Condition:

• Must maintain valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record
• Must be insurable by Methodist Children’s Homes insurance carrier
• Must be able to work flexible schedule and shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays and extended periods of time.
• Must successfully complete all phases of pre-service and on-going training, including but not limited to, physical restraint training, First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, and medication administration.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high pressure, high stress environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must provide a negative drug screen result prior to employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and on-going physical assessments as required
• Have the ability to demonstrate organizational, management, and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to generate multiple solutions to meet the changing needs of clients, staff, and communities
• Have the ability to communicate professionally, in both verbal and written formats, with consumers, including, but not limited to parents, supervisees, colleagues, and community service providers.
• Have the ability to supervise work related activities with clients and volunteers
• Regular attendance at primary worksite and agency related events.
• Have the ability to work overtime.