Groundskeeper-Grounds

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: M-F 2:30pm - 11pm with variable scheduling during winter months to cover snow responsibilities. Hours flexible. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. Job Description Summary: Maintains a variety of spaces on the Hospital campus with an objective to provide a safe, clean, and pleasing environment. Job Description: Essential Functions: Performs a variety of landscape and groundskeeping tasks while observing pertinent safety regulations and policies. Operates and maintains power equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and street sweepers. Removes litter and debris from grounds and empties trash receptacles. Maintains and repairs walkways, fences, and other outdoor structures. Reports for ice and snow removal and is accountable for clearing primary areas. Performs first level maintenance on gasoline and diesel equipment. Checks oil, lubricates, and makes minor repairs. Proactive in identifying problem areas in the landscape, recommending viable solutions and carrying out steps to resolve issues. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements.
• Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
• Six months of job-related experience and some knowledge of grounds maintenance operations, required.

Nice To Haves

• Ohio Nurserymen Landscape Installer Certification, preferred.
• Certification from a trade program, preferred.
• Miscellaneous installation/repair certifications from vendors, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of landscape and groundskeeping tasks while observing pertinent safety regulations and policies.
• Operates and maintains power equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and street sweepers.
• Removes litter and debris from grounds and empties trash receptacles.
• Maintains and repairs walkways, fences, and other outdoor structures.
• Reports for ice and snow removal and is accountable for clearing primary areas.
• Performs first level maintenance on gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Checks oil, lubricates, and makes minor repairs.
• Proactive in identifying problem areas in the landscape, recommending viable solutions and carrying out steps to resolve issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees