Groundskeeper/Maintenance Tech

13009 Community Campus Dr., Tampa FL

Description

Tampa Jewish Community Center on the Cohn Campus is committed to support and enrich the continuity of Jewish life and values in our community. We provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for community gathering and activities. We are committed to creating exceptional experience for our members, youth, campers and staff. We’re looking for a dynamic individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys working with people as part of a dedicated team. Tampa Jewish Community Center on the Cohn Campus is without a doubt the most premier Jewish Community Center in the Tampa Bay area. For us it is about working with people who take great pride in their work. The right person for us will have great work ethics, be kind, patient and will be committed to providing excellent service. Your job should provide a sense of accomplishment, joy and satisfaction. We can offer that to you! Our team will not only have the opportunity to provide a positive experience but will also have time to develop meaningful yet professional relationships with our members, employees, staff and management. The JCC understands the desire of our employees to have the proper work-life balance, which we can offer. What sets us apart from other employers is that we can offer you some additional benefits to you and/or your family. > Free employee membership to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and JCC on the Cohn Campus, which have fitness centers, pools, adult and children programming, childcare and much more. > Vacation, holiday and sick pay for our full-time employees. > Employee benefits, including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, wellness program, etc. > Employee discounts offered on any enrollment in our preschool, aftercare and summer camp programs at any of our facilities. > Flexible Work Schedule. If you have a desire for working in a great facility and you are an experienced Grounds Keeper / General Maintenance Tech, we want to hear from you! Essential Job Functions 1) Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems. 2) Performs campus-wide general maintenance and repairs by installing, removing, repairing and maintaining landscape lighting, signs, gates, posts, fences, and rock walls; and repairing streets, parking lots, tennis courts, as applicable. 3) Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and transporting the trash to designated central collection points on a daily basis. 4) Reduces the likelihood for the spread of diseases and unsightly appearance of trash containers in public areas by emptying, cleaning and disinfecting trash and cigarette receptacles on a regular basis, and removing, repairing and installing trash and cigarette receptacles on an as needed basis. 5) Prepares outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations 6) Applies chemicals used in grounds keeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture) properly and safely by wearing prescribed protective clothing, masks, and/or rubber gloves and boots, following either written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use, and disposing of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use. 7) Safely operates light vehicles such as golf carts, ATV, and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other grounds keeping equipment by following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing. 8) Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities. 9) Replaces and disposes of light bulbs in interior building settings using ladders, lifts, or other tools. Performs painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment. 10) Performs custodial services following established procedures and guidelines in buildings, classrooms, offices, lavatories, restrooms, etc. including their furnishings, using manual tools and powered machines. 11) Performs minor maintenance work using hand and power tools by making carpentry repairs such as nailing down loose boards, or replacing worn or rotten floor boards, performing minor plumbing repairs, and replacing defective electrical switches, light bulbs, fuses, and fluorescent ballasts. 12) Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. 13) Contributes to the overall success of the campus by performing all other related duties as assigned Position Requirements a) Facility Grounds keeping experience b) Facility maintenance experience c) Facility housekeeping experience d) Basic knowledge in plumbing, electrical, carpentry e) Knowledge of proper and safe use of tools and equipment f) Professional appearance and attitude g) Attention to detail and keen observation h) Ability to read, write and speak English i) Valid Florida Driver License Physical Requirements 1) Lifting, pushing and pulling in excess of 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment as physically required for extended periods of time. 2) Be able to walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl and reach for extended periods of time 3) Must be capable of work at heights, sometimes above 10 feet. 4) Must be capable of accessing small and confined spaces 5) Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions typical for Florida environment. Reporting Relationships * Position reports directly to the Facilities Manager * No supervision of employees is required. The Tampa JCCs and Federation is a Certified Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.