Grounds Maintenance Worker

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YMCA of the USA
Estes Park, CO, United States
Full-time

The Grounds Maintenance Worker assists the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in the upkeep, beautification and improvement of the Estes Park Center grounds

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Works mainly outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Upkeep of existing improved areas and improvements on new areas.
  • Trash services including recycling, and litter pick-up.
  • Maintain roads, ditches and culverts year-round; such as snow removal or other repairs/replacement if required.
  • Operate and maintain underground sprinkler systems.
  • Plant and care for flowers, trees, shrubs and grass as assigned by the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Work on various other tasks outside the grounds maintenance field during the off-season as required by the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds.
  • Work cooperatively and completing projects with seasonal crews.
  • Recommend actions to be taken to improve and effectively maintain the grounds of the Estes Park Center to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Assist the Buildings & Grounds Department as needed to ensure quality services for guests and staff.
  • All other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience: 
  • Knowledge of planting and caring for flowers, trees, shrubs and grass required.
  • Safe operation of hand and power tools common to the grounds maintenance field required.
  • Have experience using small power and hand tools and equipment including lawn tractors and mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws.
  • Experience using tractors, skid steer loaders, and backhoes
  • Have good time management skills.
  • Read and follow sketches and diagrams in English.
  • Be a quick learner.
  • Physical effort required for extended periods of time.
  • Occasional heavy lifting and carrying of objects up to 100 pounds.
  • Possess a valid, USA state issued driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
Compensation/Benefits: 

This is a full-time, year-round, hourly paying $14-16.50/hour with full benefits, including:

  • Health, dental and life insurance
  • Vacation/PTO,
  • Participation in the YMCA retirement plan
  • Access to the YMCA of the Rockies facilities, which include: an indoor pool, basketball gymnasium, fitness classes, tennis courts, mini-golf, trails, roller rink, library, and an art center
  • Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges (with some date restrictions based on season/occupancy)
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=20792&...

Job Function: 
Facilities & Equipment

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 11 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 11 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit