Groundskeeper I - Chaminade College Preparatory

Chaminade College Preparatory is seeking a Groundskeeper I. The position is responsible for care, maintenance and development of the lawns, landscape beds, trees, irrigation systems and general grounds.

Responsibilities

• The position will operate and perform light-duty maintenance on tractors,
  • Riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, edger, chain saws, backpack blowers, sprayers, rakes, shovels, and other small tools.
• Work is performed outdoors and some tasks may be required to be performed regardless of weather conditions.
• Will be exposed to loud noise, machinery with moving parts, dirt, dust, debris, chemicals, and foul odors.
• Will operate various hand tools, including but not limited to, extension trimmer, hedge trimmer, shovel, chain saw, weed eater, rakes, axe, Backpack sprayer, pressure washer, and stripper
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn about the care and proper use of tools

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Equipment used in the development and maintenance of lawns, landscape beds, trees, and general grounds.
• Ability to quickly learn proper methods of maintenance, care, and installation of
• Landscape beds, lawns, trees, irrigation systems and general grounds.
• Ability to distinguish between different cleaning materials, fungicides, herbicides,
• Insecticides, with the ability to read and understand label information.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to report for work on time and to perform the duties of the job for an entire workday.
• Ability to work flexible hours with some weekend and holiday work required.
• Ability to perform frequent overtime work, which may involve late night or early morning hours

License Required

• Must have a valid unrestricted California Driver's license.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, 12 month per year, hourly position. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The expected salary range for the position is $ 19.12 to $22.00 per hour.

Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contribution, and voluntary supplemental life insurance and long-term care coverages.

Application Process:

Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: www.chaminade.org/employment. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.

About Chaminade

Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

The Characteristics of Marianist Education

Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are:

• Educating for Formation in Faith
• Providing an Integral Quality Education
• Educating in Family Spirit
• Educating for Service, Justice, and Peace and the Integrity of Creation
• Educating for Adaptation and Change

Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity

Chaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day, and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.

For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at: www.chaminade.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory (Chaminade) does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), physical or mental disability and genetic information (including family medical history), military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.