Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Summary
The Groundskeeper is responsible for consistent maintenance of all assigned grounds areas of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This is a highly active position with a lot of walking, bending, lifting for long periods of time. The Groundskeeper works primarily outside throughout the year.

Essential Duties
• Diligently maintains assigned areas of grounds as instructed.
• Safely operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, pressure washers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws, etc.
• Regularly maintains all equipment needed and quickly notifies management when equipment needs repair.
• Carefully follow all safety precautions.
• Prompt and consistent attendance.

Other Duties
• Keeps work areas neat and clean at all times.
• Safely handle and administer fertilizers and pesticides.
• Special events set up and tear down.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions carefully
• Able to work independently after initial direction.
• Knowledge of power tools and landscaping equipment is helpful
• Committed to upholding the mission of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
• Able to transport up to 50 lbs.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Must have valid drivers license.

Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Employer

Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, including the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, is consecrated to perpetual adoration of Our Lord Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament and is dedicated to the advancement of truth as defined by the Supreme Pontiff and the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. Our mission is to promote Eucharistic adoration. Jesus in the Eucharist is beautifully enthroned in the Chapel, known as the Temple, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Temple promotes an oasis of silence and peace in the Presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.