Diocese of Winona-Rochester Employment

 

Summer Gardener

Assisi Heights @ Rochester, MN posted on Mon, Mar 07

Apply until: 2022-04-06

ASSISI HEIGHTS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Facilities                                                               TITLE: Summer Gardener

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Summer Gardener assists in maintaining the grounds of Assisi Heights in all functions related to seasonal planting, summer maintenance, and fall cleanup. Behavior will reflect the Mission of the Sisters of St. Francis to ensure a homelike quality of life for the Sisters. Assures confidentiality at all times with issues relating to residents, guests and fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs daily grounds operations including, but not limited to: planting, weeding, transplanting, watering, deadheading, tilling, mowing, spraying, fertilizing, pruning,, landscaping and mulching.
• Assists with seasonal projects as directed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Works with volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Maintenance Manager.

COMPETENCIES AND/OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Attendance/Punctuality             Teamwork                               Dependability Customer Service                      Safety and Security               Motivation Attention to Detail                      Problem Solving                    Efficiency Friendliness                               Confidentiality                        Person Centered Living Philosophy

• Valid Minnesota Driver's license, maintaining a safe driving record free from any major traffic violations.
• Must pass a background investigation, including a criminal history investigation and driving record.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in organic methods preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance required.
• Knowledge of equipment operation including, but not limited to: riding and push mowers, hand shovels, trimmers and associated grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of fertilizers and pest control.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good time management & organization skills.

(Qualifications- continued)

• Ability to be flexible.
• Knowledge and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work safely and follow all health and safety regulations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently & with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work requires a large extent of standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, stretching, pushing, carrying, climbing, kneeling, grabbing, auditory and visual acuity, color discrimination and manual dexterity required on a daily basis.
• Objects frequently required to be lifted, pushed, pulled and/or carried range from 25  pounds on a daily basis to 50 -100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Exposure to a variety of hazardous chemicals on a daily basis, using PPE when necessary.
• Work is performed both indoors and in a wide range of outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to machinery/motor noise and associated fumes on a daily basis.
• Flexible scheduling during inclement weather.

ACCOUNTABILITY:    Reports to the Facilities Manager

POSITION LEVEL:      N-4

FLSA:                          Non-Exempt

DATE UPDATED:        February 2021

 

SIGNATURES:

Please send application materials to Michael Speltz <michael.speltz@rochesterfranciscan.org>

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