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Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Groundskeeper

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Diocese of Tucson Catholic Cemeteries Job Title: Groundskeeper Status: Non-Exempt Department/Location: Holy Hope Cemetery / Tucson, AZ Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director, Grounds ...

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Groundskeeper

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Diocese of Tucson Catholic Cemeteries
Job Description
Job Title: Groundskeeper Status: Non-Exempt
Department/Location: Holy Hope Cemetery / Tucson, AZ
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director, Grounds Superintendent, or other assigned manager, is responsible for performing a variety of grounds keeping duties including light maintenance and custodial duties The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "...Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support the Diocese of Tucson and the Church's spiritual and pastoral mission.
  • Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee's professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
  • Perform grounds keeping and custodial duties to include cleaning of cemetery grounds.
  • Maintain grounds equipment in a functional condition; oversee and recommend replacement of equipment as necessary.
  • Keep grounds neatly manicured to include keeping lawns and shrubbery in a presentable condition.
  • Update and maintain ongoing records of grounds maintenance performed. This includes vehicles, tractors, and other equipment.
  • Maintain an updated inventory of equipment and supplies used; be accountable for their security.
  • Maintain supply of cleaning equipment and supplies; maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies; account for all inventory and equipment.
  • Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
  • Adheres to safety first - wearing appropriate gear (hardhat) and other protective clothing and equipment when mandated.
  • Maintain security of buildings, equipment, and tools.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal grounds-keeping and custodial environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching, talking; handling; hearing; carrying; climbing ladders as required in a ground keeping capacity.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; must be in full communion with the Church.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
  • Must exercise courtesy to fellow team members and the public.
  • Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required.
  • A thorough knowledge of the use of the tools and equipment associated with grounds keeping, custodial work and general maintenance.
  • Proficiency in the use of gas-powered mowers and other related equipment and hand tools.
  • A working knowledge of safety procedures in a groundskeeping environment.
  • Basic working knowledge of irrigation systems and related maintenance
  • Possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
  • Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.
  • Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance

Education and Experience:
  • High school graduate or equivalent education
  • One year's experience in grounds keeping, maintenance, or similar environment.

Other/Preferred Skills:
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Covenants of Employment:
The Diocese of Tucson Catholic Cemeteries is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Diocese when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

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