General Grounds Worker-Relief - Hamilton Center, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

Department: Facilities

Supervised By: Facilities Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Regular/Part-time

Effective Date: July 2014

Position Summary

Responsible for grounds/maintenance work executed in compliance with various standards and regulations. Work completed by self-skill level or procured contract services when necessary.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Carry out various grounds/maintenance assignments as needed, either as repair or original work. Advise Facilities Manager of maintenance needs that exceed own skill level.


• Assure Center’s grounds/maintenance work is in compliance with various standards and regulations, e.g., CARF, DMH, DOL, OSHA local building codes and regulations etc.


• Meet regularly with Facilities Manager for supervision purposes.


• Assure ongoing availability or necessary tools, equipment, and materials for grounds/ maintenance work.


• Assist with all aspects of grounds keeping at all Hamilton Center locations (e.g., snow removal, picking up debris, landscaping, planting flowers).


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.


• Familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment and other safe operations and repair.


• Basic appliance repair, basic arithmetic, Basic English usage, and communication (oral and written) skills.


• Interpersonal skills.


• Willingness to travel in work capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Must routinely lift and carry 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work is performed throughout the Center facilities. Work assignments are based on maintenance request, which are recorded as to date received and completed. Access to equipment and materials to complete the work is readily available.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter


• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use.


• Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work


• Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.


• Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality training.


• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training


• Successful completion of a six month on the job orientation period


• Participation in payroll electronic deposit


• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan


• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.

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