Groundskeeper / Maintenance Mechanic

Rome Health•Rome, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Groundskeeper / Maintenance Mechanic Rome Health is seeking a groundskeeper/ Maintenance Mechanic to join it growing team, We are looking for someone who takes pride in the facility and understand the importance of appearance. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the following Grounds Keeper Duties/ Responsibilities: Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned. Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area. Empties trash and recycling containers. Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges. Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. Plants trees and prunes them when necessary. Cuts and removes trees as needed. Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed. Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months. Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots. Performs routine maintenance on power equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. For Maintenance Mechanic Consideration: The successful candidate must possess knowledge and experience with basic building maintenance, and have good mechanical abilities as well as the requirements above. About Rome Health Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York. From primary and specialty care to long-term care, Rome Health delivers quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life. We are a comprehensive health care system that connects you to the best clinicians and the latest technologies so they are easily accessible to you and your family. Rome Health is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College. The best care out there. Here.

Requirements

Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
Excellent time management skills.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience preferred.
On-the-job training offered.
Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
The successful candidate must possess knowledge and experience with basic building maintenance, and have good mechanical abilities as well as the requirements above.

Responsibilities

Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
Empties trash and recycling containers.
Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
Cuts and removes trees as needed.
Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.