Groundskeeper

Routine grounds tours include assessing the condition of grass flower beds exterior entrances and exterior walks and drives. Seasonal responsibilities include lawn care flower planting weeding and feeding coordination mulching tree shaping bushes and edging. During the winter season participate in severe weather activities effort snow and ice removal and maintenance. Tours to include routine cleaning of exterior entrances trash receptacles and parking lots. Maintains all grounds equipment to assure reliable and appropriate operation. Assists in development of operating and capital budgets. Required to support maintenance staff in the facilities when not working in the exterior. These tasks include but are not limited to light bulb and ceiling tile replacement furniture moving and minor cosmetic repairs. Occasionally interacts with patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

Qualifications :

Education & Training: High School or vocational school graduation required. Grounds specific landscaping or horticultural training desired.

Work Orientation & Experience: Minimum of two (2) years previous grounds maintenance experience required. Landscaping experience and management as well as grounds vendor interaction desired. Must be well versed in operation and maintenance of powered grounds and landscaping equipment with the ability to verify operational and service checklists.  The applicant is required to present a copy of a recent clean MVA Driving Record.

Skills & Abilities: The ability to properly assess the exterior conditions of the facility on a daily basis. Maintaining grounds including proper feeding of turf to maintain health and color. Similar management of health and aesthetic beauty of flowers and mulch beds. Clean management of facility drives walkways and parking areas. Be able to assess and support Snow Emergency Plan as required. Ability to follow instructions and direction as well as work with minimal supervision at selected times. Communicates effectively prioritizes tasks and responds accordingly.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $17$19.48
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials
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