Grounds Worker at Mount Dora Christian Academy and Children's Home

Mount Dora, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscaping, Power Equipment Operation, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Weed Trimming, Trash Removal, Soil Preparation, Planting, Tree Pruning, Fertilizer Application, Equipment Maintenance, Furniture Moving, Event Setup

Industry

Description

Description Job Summary: The grounds worker performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility’s grounds with the guidance of a supervisor and the grounds team. Duties/ Responsibilities: Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned Picks up and removes trash before mowing a designated area Empties trash and recycling containers Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. Plant trees and prune them when necessary. Cuts and removes trees as needed. Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed by the supervisor Performs routine maintenance on power equipment Moves furniture throughout the campus Assists with chair and table setups for several special campus functions throughout the year Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to operate various types of power equipment, including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments on time Ability to work independently at times Must have excellent time management and interpersonal skills Must have excellent communication skills Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Previous experience preferred On-the-job training offered Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling. Must be physically able to operate power equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Must have reliable transportation and be at work at assigned times daily Background Requirements: Must pass a background check. Background Check conducted through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com This link provides access to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness Website, as mandated by House Bill 531 (2025) and effective January 1, 2026. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Hours are 7:00-3:30, Monday - Friday. Preference will be given to applicants who are members of a congregation of the churches of Christ. All applicants must be members of a local church and able to sign and abide by the MDCA Statement of Faith to be considered. Equal access to employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Responsibilities

The grounds worker is responsible for performing landscaping tasks to maintain the facility’s grounds under the guidance of a supervisor. Duties include mowing lawns, trimming weeds, planting, and applying fertilizers and pesticides.