Grounds Keeper

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the hospital grounds, building exteriors, and related areas. The Grounds Keeper will perform a variety of tasks including landscaping, snow removal, equipment maintenance, and assisting with general building maintenance. The position requires a proactive approach to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while adhering to all hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.
Must be able to balance grounds duties and building maintenance duties.
Knowledge in salts, sand, and chemicals used to treat and remove snow and ice.

Nice To Haves

Assist carpenter when in times of need and when not doing grounds duties.
Will be required to complete task and preventative maintenance requests in the Facility Fit Pro Work Order system.
As required may coordinate, conduct, and report time studies as needed.
Participate on hospital committees and serve as a consultant to other departments as requested.
Develop a proactive mind-set toward the job. Observe opportunities for improvement, formulate ideas, communicate those ideas with their supervisor and/or other staff, and carry out variations in work habits in continuous quality improvement.
Focus daily work toward high customer satisfaction. The goal of all employees is to meet or exceed our customers' expectations 100% of the time.
Maintain professional growth and development.
Promote good intra and inter hospital communications and relationships at all times.

Responsibilities

Keep and maintain all exterior entrances clean daily, including removal of trash and seasonal debris.
Keep hospital grounds, building exteriors, and roof areas clean and free of trash and debris.
Remove snow and ice from entrances, parking lots, and sidewalks, using sand and ice melt as directed.
Perform turf maintenance including aerating, spraying, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming.
Plant, maintain, water, and prune ornamentals; weed gardens and mulch beds.
Operate and repair fountains as needed.
Maintain inventory of materials and supplies for groundskeeping tasks.
Inspect and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools for proper functioning and wear.
Perform routine maintenance on mowers and equipment, including oil changes, blade sharpening, and repairs.
Maintain records, reports, statistics, and budgetary information related to groundskeeping.
Evaluate and justify department needs and purchases for grounds and equipment.
Direct storage of supplies and equipment.
Perform utility and project work such as painting, project cleaning, and minor repairs.
Assist Maintenance Manager with contract negotiations for grounds and snow/ice removal.
Complete task and preventative maintenance requests in the Facility Fit Pro Work Order system.
Assist carpenter with duties such as furniture moving, painting, and basic carpentry repair work when needed.
Manage the snow removal program, including knowledge of treatment materials and authority to call in contracted services and additional staff.
Balance grounds duties and building maintenance duties to ensure the facility is maintained at the highest level.
Maintain the hospital vehicle fleet, including regular scheduled maintenance and cleanliness.
Assure all safety, health, and sanitation regulations are met.
Maintain and keep records on plants, repairs, and supplies.
Assure compliance with all other established standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate, conduct, and report time studies as needed.
Attend department meetings as scheduled.
Actively participate in team-oriented decision making and be a flexible team player.
Maintain established hospital and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control.
Participate on hospital committees and serve as a consultant to other departments.
Develop a proactive mindset, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes.
Focus daily work toward high customer satisfaction, aiming to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Maintain professional growth and development.
Promote good intra and inter-hospital communications and relationships.
Carry out other responsibilities as required.