Groundskeeper I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper I for the hospital campus in Jamaica Plain. The Groundskeeper will work to improve the appearance and maintain a safe exterior of the Hospital grounds. The incumbent in this role will maintain the health and value of trees and shrubs; plant flowers, bushes, trees, and other plants, and will engage in other cultivation activities by watering and maintaining lawns. The Groundskeeper will clean building entrances, empty waste receptacles, and perform ice and snow control activities. Please note: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in groundskeeping, landscaping and snow removal.
Work under exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Deal tactfully with others and communicate effectively in oral expression.
Skilled in operating equipment used in landscaping, groundskeeping and snow removal such as lawnmowers, rototillers, snowblowers etc.
Skilled in the use of hand-held power tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, etc.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid appropriate hoisting license, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, may be required.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid pesticide applicator's certificate issued by the Pesticide Bureau, Department of Food and Agriculture, may be required.
Physical stamina and endurance.
Lift and carry heavy objects.
Stand for prolonged periods of time.
Safely use and climb ladders and trees.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
Understand laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines.
Apply O.S.H.A. regulations as they apply to unit activities.
Knows the Department of Food and Agriculture regulations as they apply to unit activities.

Responsibilities

Maintains cleanliness of hospital grounds, with special emphasis on the safety and welfare of patients, staff, and visitors.
Ensures that all entrances and exit ways from buildings are clear of all obstacles, ex. tree limbs, shrubs, bushes, barrels, trash, and snow.
Removes trash from barrels throughout the campus on a daily basis and sweeps walkways and removes trash from parking areas.
Maintains lawns, shrubbery and flowers by mowing, watering, and weeding, applies pesticides and fertilizer as needed to maintain good plant health.
Operate hand and power tools; ex. lawn mowers, chain saws, pruning shears, as needed, to maintain appearance and health of all plant growth. Properly cleans and maintains all tools related to grounds keeping and snow removal including fueling equipment, oil changes, mechanical adjustments, sharpening, etc.
Conduct snow removal activities when necessary or as instructed; removes snow from walkways by shoveling, snow blowing and spreading salting; operates shovels, salt spreaders, snow blowers and skid steer for snow removal.
Trims, prunes, cuts and or plants flowers, bushes and or removes/installs mulch to identified areas.
Installs exterior signage to identified areas.
Requisitions parts, supplies, and equipment to maintain sufficient inventories.

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