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POSITION: Groundskeeper
SUPERVISOR: Facilities Manager
CATEGORY: Specialist I
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
LOCATION: Primarily Maring-Hunt Library but will do work at all locations
JOB TYPE: Part-time (20-29 hours/week)
PAY RATE: Minimum $13.12/hour; depends on experience
BENEFITS: Paid time off
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POSITION PURPOSE
To provide specialized maintenance of Library grounds and perform special projects as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly maintain all Library green space areas and outbuildings (i.e. cleaning, repairing)
- Assist with mowing, shoveling snow, mulching, and landscaping
- Coordinate all aspects of garden area (i.e. plot rentals, soil reclamation projects, etc.)
- Make reports and recommendations related to buildings and grounds
- Drive Library vehicles for pick-ups and deliveries as needed
- Assist in maintenance of the buildings, (i.e. cleaning, repairing)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Comprehensive knowledge of gardening, maintaining native plants, and yard work
- Maintain a valid Indiana Drivers License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential tasks satisfactorily.
Customer Service: Provide prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service; represent the organization well; maintain personal accountability and ownership for providing excellent customer service; seek and respond to feedback to improve services; show willingness to go out of your way to help customers and coworkers.
Teamwork: Cooperate and work well with co-workers and management; plan and complete job duties; help where needed; ask for help when needed; complete work in a timely manner.
Communication: Communicate ideas and thoughts clearly, accurately, and respectfully; listen to others and seek to understand other perspectives.
Technical: Comfortable in using computers, appropriate software, and job-related equipment.
Adaptability: Willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities and lead others; open to change and variety within the workplace; work hard to implement change in areas of responsibility; recommend changes to improve processes and customer service.
Image: Portray a positive image of the Library; be a strong public ambassador and promote Library programs, materials and services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet the below physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently stand, stretch, bend
- Stand or walk for long periods of time
- Work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
- Be comfortable working on ladders
- Use hands and fingers to handle equipment, brooms, shovels, etc.
- Reach with hands and arms
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Muncie Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity.
This job description contains information necessary to evaluate and distinguish it adequately from other jobs. The job duties may change at the discretion of management and an employee may be asked to perform duties that are not listed. This job description does not constitute a contract between an employee and MPL.
(Revised Apr 2024)
