Groundskeeper
Covenant College
- Lookout Mountain, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To work with, and assist the Grounds staff in their daily duties.
- Consider the other staff, faculty and residents we serve by practicing cleanliness and orderliness in all work areas.
- Maintain campus/athletic field turf areas - mowing, trimming, cleaning up debris, etc.
- Maintain flower beds and shrubs - weeding, pruning, planting, etc.
- Work with Grounds crew on special projects and tasks.
- Landscaping and general lawn maintenance experience.
- Knowledge in using mowers, weed eaters, rakes, shovels, etc.
- Enjoy working outside.
- Able to work independently; self-motivated.
- Able to work 40 to 45 hours per week.
- An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- An understanding of the mission and purpose of Covenant College.
- Must be able to assent to
- This role is expected to be performed on campus unless otherwise directed or arranged for and operates primarily outdoors or in maintenance facilities and occasionally in a professional office environment.
- There is a mix of sitting, stooping, bending and standing while operating equipment for extended periods of time.
- Able to work in environments where grass, plants, flowers, pollen, etc. are present, without diminished capacity due to allergies.
- Able to distinguish between colors and have sufficient hearing to work safely and cooperatively.
- Classified as heavy, occasional lifting or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas, directions and conversation using spoken and written English fluently.
- Generally, college hours of operation for full-time staff are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand.
- Travel is not required for this position other than for occasional training or professional advancement opportunities.
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Job Status: Regular full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
Job Class: Professional
Job Type: Permanent
Benefit Eligible: YesTo Apply:Interested applicants should apply at . Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to attach supporting documents to the application. Documents required for this position include:
- Letter of interest
- Résumé - including contact information for three references
- A statement or expression of your personal faith, sharing about your walk and the ongoing work of Christ in your life