GROUNDSKEEPER

PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY

This position was created in order to

• Provide consistent and regular cleaning of the grounds outside the building. The person in this job will maintain the grounds around the building and keep it free of debris
and garbage.

• Maintain water buckets, empty garbage, and keep the pumps clean on the gas and diesel island. The person in this job will keep the water buckets filled with the proper solution for cleaning windshields, keep squeegees replaced as necessary in the water buckets, replace paper towels when needed in the towel dispensers, the garbage emptied on both islands and keep all the pumps clean and free of dirt. Report any leaks in the fuel nozzles to the maintenance department. If maintenance people are not present, and the Grounds Keeper does any minor repair to the islands, it needs to be reported to the proper people.

• Wash the gas and diesel island with the hotsy when weather is permitting. The Grounds Keeper shall wash both islands on a regular basis to keep it maintained and clean during warmer weather (above freezing). This part of the job will also include using the hotsy to clean the area in front of the building where parking is and the south side at the truckers entrance. Occasional cleaning in other areas like around the dumpsters may also be necessary. Application of floor dry will be the responsibility of this person when fuel spills occur on the islands.

• Clean and maintain the well house, the generator shed and storage shed. The Grounds Keeper should keep all three sheds free of garbage, dirt and any other unnecessary debris which does not pertain to the job. This also will include the reading of the water meter and posting it on the provided form. Availability of air and water on the side of the well house building and the diesel island should be checked for functionality and reported to maintenance if not working properly.

• Provide snow removal and application of ice melt when necessary. During the winter months, or when necessary, the Grounds Keeper is responsible during his scheduled shift for the application of ice melt in any area where a customer might walk around the building to keep it maintained and safe for traffic.

• Check backup generator and maintain fuel level. Grounds Keeper will check the generator each week to check for proper operation in the event of a power outage and make sure there is enough fuel and oil.

• Check crind paper in the printers on the gas island. As part of the regular routine of the Grounds Keeper, the paper in the printers on the gas island need to be checked daily. This person should check with the fuel desk cashier for a list of dispensers needing paper.

• Maintain pickup used for Grounds Keeper responsibilities. Keep pickup filled with fuel and oil. Report any mechanical problems to the maintenance department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Capacities

• Physical
1 Position requires extensive walking and some stair climbing.
2. Must be able to stand and exert mobility for periods of up to four(4) hours in length.
3. Employee will be required to lift up to 75 pounds and carry 10 to 20 feet.
4. Must be able to stoop and bend.
5. Subject to water on islands and cleaning chemical.

• Mental
1. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
2. Be able to communicate clearly to staff and supervisors both by writing and orally.

• Attitude
1. Optimistic outlook.
2. Customer service oriented.
3. Dependable, on time, and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.

• Personality Traits
1. Attention to detail. Constant ability to see cleaning that needs done.
2. Ability to organize. Grounds Keeper needs to be able to organize their time and tasks.
3. Ability to work on ones own. Most of what a Grounds Keeper does is individual work.

• Skills
1. Communication. Read, write and speak English
2. Task oriented.

OVERVIEW OF DAILY TASKS

• Clean around building
• Fill water buckets and towel dispensers on gas and diesel island
• Empty all outside garbage receptacles
• Check Crind paper and fill when needed
• Wash gas and diesel islands alternately in warm weather
• Clean fuel dispensers on both islands
• Inspect equipment on islands
• Keep well house and surrounding area clean
• Provide snow removal and distribution of ice melt when necessary
• Check backup generator
• Maintain pickup
• Distribute floor dry as necessary
• Post water readings

OTHER

Grounds Keeper will report to the store manager, maintenance supervisor or the manager on shift.