Facilities Worker I - Grounds & Maintenance (Full-time)
About The Position
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a dependable and hardworking Facilities Worker I to support our Facilities team. This role is responsible for maintaining hospital grounds and assisting with basic building maintenance, ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Duties include landscaping, snow removal, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and general facility support. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, safety-focused, and comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in groundskeeping, maintenance, or related field preferred
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping strongly preferred
- Current AHA BLS (Heartsaver) certification required
- Ability to safely operate tools and equipment
- Basic mechanical and maintenance skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- Basic computer skills (email, work order systems)
Nice To Haves
- Life Safety training preferred (may be obtained on the job)
Responsibilities
- Maintain hospital grounds including lawns, landscaping, sidewalks, and parking areas
- Mow, trim, edge, weed, plant, fertilize, and water landscaped areas
- Remove litter and maintain clean exterior spaces
- Perform snow and ice removal, including shoveling, plowing, and applying de-icing materials
- Assist with basic carpentry, painting, and minor building repairs
- Support preventative maintenance tasks and facility upkeep
- Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed
- Maintain and complete work orders in the Facilities system
- Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and hand tools
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment (oil changes, blade sharpening, minor repairs)
- Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and properly
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors
- Follow all safety protocols and infection prevention practices
- Respond to emergencies and assist with urgent facility needs
- Document work completed and track maintenance activities
- Communicate issues, repairs, and needs to supervisor
- Interact professionally with staff, patients, vendors, and visitors
Benefits
- Benefits include generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
