Grounds Technician II
About The Position
Maintains all outside hospital properties, including parking lots, landscaped areas, sidewalks, street and driveway areas, contributing to the Hospital's image. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exterior hospital properties in a professional and thorough manner. This position interacts with Hospital employees, administration, physicians, volunteers, contractors, vendors, regulatory officials and the community. Assures that the facility, equipment and systems are maintained in safe operating condition, and continually works in a safe manner, following all relevant policies, procedures and codes. Evaluates and repairs malfunctioning equipment and recommends replacement as necessary. Processes work orders and preventive maintenance orders through the system in an effective and timely manner. Keeps informed on code requirements and changes in procedures. Maintains records of work performed, location, resources utilized, and time required. Must be a licensed driver and able to operate a motorized sweeper, lawn tractor and mowers. Prunes, trims, and plants shrubs and maintains landscaped areas by spraying or fertilizing. Removes snow and ice, and applies chemical ice melt to keep parking lots and sidewalks clear and safe.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed driver.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Specialized or technical equivalent in horticulture
Nice To Haves
- Two years' relevant experience in nursery and/or commercial grounds maintenance preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains all outside hospital properties, including parking lots, landscaped areas, sidewalks, street and driveway areas.
- Cleans and maintains all exterior hospital properties in a professional and thorough manner.
- Ensures that the facility, equipment and systems are maintained in safe operating condition.
- Works in a safe manner, following all relevant policies, procedures and codes.
- Evaluates and repairs malfunctioning equipment and recommends replacement as necessary.
- Processes work orders and preventive maintenance orders through the system in an effective and timely manner.
- Keeps informed on code requirements and changes in procedures.
- Maintains records of work performed, location, resources utilized, and time required.
- Operates a motorized sweeper, lawn tractor and mowers.
- Prunes, trims, and plants shrubs and maintains landscaped areas by spraying or fertilizing.
- Removes snow and ice, and applies chemical ice melt to keep parking lots and sidewalks clear and safe.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
