Groundskeeper-Grounds

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Maintains a variety of spaces on the Hospital campus with an objective to provide a safe, clean, and pleasing environment.

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