Landscape - Groundskeeper

Objective of Position

Under general supervision, perform a variety of semiskilled tasks related to the care and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds and perform other related work as required. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Statement of Duties

• Sweeping or hosing outside grounds: mowing, raking, weeding, shearing, edging and hand pruning
• Routine cleaning of building, including but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing and trash removal
• Makes minor plumbing, electrical and other building repairs
• Checking and maintenance of parking and play area
• Operates maintenance equipment for stripping and waxing floors and shampooing carpets.
• Replaces florescent tubes, fuses and air conditioning filters; servicing of towel boxes, soap dispensers and similar equipment.
• Periodic cleaning of windows, blinds and walls.
• Repairs plaster and handles, routine painting and touch up
• Prepares rooms for meetings or activities
• Report any issues concerning the facility, grounds, equipment, etc.
• May perform errands and deliveries
• Perform other duties as assigned

This job is split between YWCA Greater Los Angeles locations as needed.

• Must have a minimum of two years experience performing custodial tasks and general repairs in a commercial building.
• Must have knowledge of commercial cleaning supplies and operation and maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Must be in good physical condition in order to stoop, bend, walk long distances and lift moderate (and occasionally heavy) loads.
• Must be competent in the proper use of hand tools, blowers, edgers and other powered equipment as required.
• Must be able to communicate in English, written and verbal.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and insurance.

Constraints

This may be a full-time or part-time, non-exempt position, depending on the need of the location.  Full-time positions are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, which may include some weekends and evening work.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.  Incumbent may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required.