<p> La Casa de Maria Job Description</p><p>TITLE: Grounds Keeper SALARY: $13.00-$15.00/hour. Non-exempt. HOURS PER WEEK: 40. May include weekends and holidays ACCOUNTABLE TO: Building & Grounds Coordinator</p><p>PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITY: By maintaining the grounds of the retreat center, the Grounds Keeper will support the mission of La Casa de Maria to create an environment that is “a sanctuary of peace” for our guests. In light of La Casa’s commitment to “a whole, healthful earth” the Grounds Keeper will maintain the grounds using materials and practices that are environmentally sound and healthful for our guests and staff.</p><p>PRIMARY DUTIES . Implements the daily, weekly, monthly and periodic grounds maintenance work. o Garden areas – Is responsible for watering, weeding, mulching, planting, fertilizing and cleaning. o Lawns – Is responsible for maintaining the lawn areas, watering, weeding, fertilizing and cutting. o Trees and hedges – Is responsible for pruning, fertilizing, watering and firewood gathering. o Irrigation – Is responsible for installing, maintaining and operating the irrigation system, with a goal of water conservation. o Maintains grounds equipment in excellent condition and keeps required inventory of materials. . Environmental Sustainability -- Is responsible for maintaining green practices throughout the grounds, using products and procedures that protect the health of the staff, the guests and the land. . Swimming pool – Is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the pool, its filtration system and immediate surrounding area. . Recycling and waste management – Is responsible for gathering waste and recycling from various locations and transporting them to the proper disposal area. . Assistance to Buildings and Housekeeping Staff – Is responsible for providing assistance as needed, moving furniture, equipment, and other materials provided for the guests. . Other duties as assigned by the Building and Grounds Coordinator</p><p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: . Three to five years’ experience in grounds maintenance situations. . Physical stamina—Ability to move freely—walking, bending, standing, reaching, climbing, crawling, kneeling, and lifting 50 pounds without assistance. . Good organizational skills, punctuality, . Demonstrated ability and commitment to work as a member of a team. . Good interpersonal skills, listening and verbal communications. Preferably bilingual, English-Spanish, but Spanish only okay. . A commitment to the La Casa de Maria mission and values. The Immaculate Heart Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V  August, 2017</p>