Sample Job Description:

Groundskeeper
 

PERSONNEL POLICIES STATEMENT: The employees of this church, in all of their services—both within the congregation and in the fulfillment of the Church's mission in the world—shall carry out the duties to which they are assigned in faithfulness to the faith and mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

TITLE: Groundskeeper

REPORTS TO: Business Manager or Maintenance Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper provides a variety of services such as gardening, mechanical repair, and general maintenance. Works with machinery requiring considerable caution and is exposed to climate changes, uncomfortable temperatures and fumes.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Provides grounds equipment repair and preventive maintenance.

2. Cuts grass and does general gardening services.

3. Provides janitorial support services to staff.

4. Provides snow removal services for all church properties.

5. Provides administrative direction to related volunteers; supervises congregational work crews for special projects.


QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of grounds equipment operation.

2. Skills for minor repairs of equipment.

3. Self-motivate and prompt in performing tasks.



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NOTE: This is only a sample of a generic position description. The Congregation Council or Staff Support Committee should tailor the position description to fit the specific needs of the congregation.