Groundskeeper

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Supervisor: Facilities Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20.50-$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

About UMOM New Day Centers: Founded in 1964, UMOM is Arizona's largest provider of services for families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, rebuild lives, and end homelessness. With an annual operating budget of $22 million dollars, UMOM provides shelter, supportive services, and housing programs to families and single women experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. UMOM serves over 15,000 unique individuals across all our services annually, including families receiving support at the Family Housing Hub.

Position Description: The Groundskeeper is responsible for the cleanliness of the property, and the maintenance of the grounds to ensure the grounds are safe and the appearance is held to UMOM standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the property grounds in a safe and clean manner.
• Maintains all plants and trees - trim, fertilizer, and water.
• Keeps grass fed, watered, and mowed.
• Spay for weeds.
• Keeps recycle bins empty and sort items for pick up.
• Power washes walkways, play surfaces and driveways.
• Assists with maintenance tasks.
• Documents safety issues and write orders for supplies.

Qualification and Competency Requirements:

Experience and Education

• Two years as a groundskeeper preferred.
• Ability to read and write English and/or Spanish.

Computer skills

• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, basic applications such as Microsoft Word and Outlook for email communication and documentation

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires remaining in a stationary position and/or moving for a majority of the workday. The person in this position frequently operates equipment, ascends/descends stairs and ladders, positions self to accomplish essential tasks, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and reaching all day. The employee must frequently move and transport items over 50 pounds. The duties of this job require regular exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises.

Compliance

• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one.
• Valid AZ Driver's License and a driving record that falls within UMOM's policy.
• 50/100 level of car insurance coverage (mileage reimbursement available)

Additional Attributes

• Willingness to embrace and actively support the unique culture and values of UMOM.
• Ability to focus on the tasks and details relevant to the position and the organization, while also switching quickly between tasks
• Ability to exercise excellent independent judgment and take ownership of decisions.
• Ability to think on a broad, systems-level relative to the scope of the position.
• Ability to work independently and self-manage to achieve goals while being a strong team player.
• Ability to organize, meet deadlines, and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to cope with and embrace change, risk, and uncertainty.
• Ability to develop strong relationships within a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values diverse opinions; enthusiasm for helping drive change as UMOM becomes a more data-driven organization.

Work Schedule:

Other: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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