Grounds Keeper (Full Time)

Wayne Memorial Hospital • Jesup, GA

9h

About The Position

The Grounds Keeper/landscape assists in maintaining all hospital grounds and works closely with other maintenance employees.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write well.
• Some experience is desirable.
• Must have some knowledge in plant and grass growth and equipment used in maintaining the grounds.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license

Responsibilities

• Maintains the appearance of hospital grounds, shrubs, trees and flowers. (This includes mowing, hedging, trimming (U1d planting.)
• Application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilization of hospital grounds and shrubs.
• Sweeps and cleans all walkways.
• Cleans incinerator weekly.
• Empties all grounds trash cans.
• Performs maintenance on lawn equipment and hospital vehicles.
• Keeps grounds free of all debris.
• Transports junk to county landfill.
• Maintains and repairs (if possible) all grounds equipment. (This includes mowers, hedgers, trimmers, sprayers, sprinkler systems and grounds truck.)
• Assist when asked by other maintenance employees.
• Assist in stockroom.
• Run errands for other departments.
• Cross trained as a General Maintenance Assistant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED