Ground Maintenance Worker

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in grounds maintenance work, ability to operate heavy equipment
• High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon hire)
• Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of hire)
• Valid NYS Driver’s License (copy required upon hire)
• Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities.  Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to do minor repairs on mechanical equipment
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience working with adolescents

REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully complete all required background checks:

• Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC)
• NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)
• NYS Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
• NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting
• NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)        
• Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)

SALARY

• $22.00/hour

HOURS

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM                      
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the program
• Be on-call for mandatory snow removal or other emergencies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to handle all the physical responsibilities of the position, which includes but is not limited to lifting, moving, and prolonged periods of standing
• Must tolerate working in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

• Perform general maintenance of the campus grounds including lawn care, landscaping, trash removal, and snow removal. 
• Function as part-time Vocational Instructor for the youth assigned to their specific skilled trade area, providing a positive work experience emphasizing the development of good work ethic and vocational skills. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trade Specific

1. Perform general grounds maintenance such as cutting grass, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, spraying for disease and insect control, and applying fertilizer.
2. Have the ability to safely and effectively operate heavy machineries such as forklifts, tractors, mowers, trailers, dump trucks, and pickup trucks. 
3. Perform landscaping tasks such as plating trees, bushes, and shrubs; weeding newly landscaped areas; and spreading landscaping materials such as mulch and rocks.
4. Perform minor repair on grounds equipment.
5. Empty campus trash containers; rakes and disposes of leaves and debris from campus grounds.
6. Remove snow and ice from the campus and spreads salt during winter.
7. Assist in moving and storage of furniture and equipment.
8. Properly use equipment, material, and tools in a safe and professional manner
9. Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor     

Vocational Instructor

1. Upon hiring into the program, assess the youth’s interests and knowledge of the Vocational Program specific to your trade area

2. Instructs youth in a skilled trade to prepare them for employment upon discharge
3. Plan and conduct on-the-job training activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides youth with opportunities to observe, question, and participate in
4. Instruct youth in the proper and safe care of work areas and all applicable equipment; stress safety at all times
5. Be prepared and in a position to begin work by the Vocational Program time schedules; ensure that assigned youth are properly supervised at all times and maintain attendance and work schedule records
6. Enforce established dress, conduct, and behavioral codes appropriate to the Vocational Program area
7. Communicate and document significant behaviors or incidents on behalf of youth.
8. Maintain all trade-related, Vocational Program, and youth records and paperwork in a timely, organized way

Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties by all rules, regulations, policies, and safety standards of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, while upholding our mission, vision, and values. 

DEPARTMENT:  Facilities

SUPERVISED BY: Assistant Director of Facilities and Grounds Supervisor

DIRECT REPORT(S): N/A

About The William George Agency for Children’s Services

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues.  Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth. 

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

In broad terms, this description intends to provide the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

How to Apply: https://www.wgaforchildren.org/career-opportunities/

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off to support your work-life balance.