Groundskeeper - Maintenance

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

1d • $19 - $31

About The Position

Groundskeepers are responsible for all exterior building and grounds maintenance and repair, minor repairs and preventative maintenance of assigned grounds equipment and other non-clinical equipment as assigned. They will also perform specific duties included in various contracts served by the Facility Services Department. Work will be performed within Glens Falls Hospital and at numerous satellite buildings serviced by the Department. This position is also responsible for minor equipment and building repairs and maintenance, the movement, relocation and disposal of various items as needed and as assigned by the Grounds The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Demonstrated literacy is required.
• Some computer skills required to accurately and descriptively document all completed work, order materials, etc.
• Previously demonstrated aptitude and ability through previous practical experience in grounds maintenance
• Proven mechanical skills
• One to 4 years of experience performing similar work (required).
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Use of hand and power tools, as well as minor testing equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers.
• Above average customer service skills.
• Experience using grounds equipment and tools, snow removal equipment and vehicles.
• Experience painting, including necessary surface preparatory work.
• Minor building maintenance skills.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational school specific to job description preferred
• Experience in heavy equipment operation. (loader, backhoe, skidsteer, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Mow, trims, waters and performs other duties necessary to maintain the lawns, landscape, shrubs & trees.
• Performs all snow removal activities.
• Uses all equipment and vehicles associated with exterior maintenance activities.
• Performs painting activities on exterior of building.
• Operates vehicles and equipment such as loader, sweeper, skid steer, plow trucks, etc.

Benefits

• Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .

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