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Covenant College Job Description
Groundskeeper
Join a team of employees who are committed to an exciting mission to offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places. Covenant College is a community committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and everything we do is grounded in our Reformed theology and worldview.
Covenant has a beautiful 400-acre campus that stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia on the Georgia/Tennessee border, just outside of Chattanooga. The community is a hub of vibrant cultural, educational, business, high-tech and entertainment activity and is an affordable place to live or raise a family. The campus enjoys incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau with views that span across several states. The region is widely known as an outdoor recreational paradise for campers, boaters, cyclists, climbers, cavers and hikers, all this while being conveniently located within two hours of Atlanta, Nashville and Knoxville.
Summary:
The Property Maintenance Groundskeeper is responsible to the Campus Grounds Supervisor for general campus landscaping, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance needs.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:- 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.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:- 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
Physical Work Environment:- 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.
Position Classification: Department/Unit: Maintenance/Grounds
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Job Status: Regular full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
Job Class: Professional
Job Type: Permanent
Benefit Eligible: Yes
To 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
- Rsum - 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
05/10/2024