Groundskeeper

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the landscaping and grounds at its hospital and other locations. The role includes identifying and reporting conditions that detract from safety or appearance, removing debris and addressing hazards, supporting contractors and vendors during on-site events, and setting up, transporting, maintaining, and removing equipment and materials for seasonal and special events. The Groundskeeper operates and maintains equipment for snow removal, ice treatment, mowing, planting, cultivating, trimming, and related work while monitoring weather conditions.

This is a per-diem position with day shifts and rotating hours, scheduled as needed. The role requires a driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED, or three years of relevant experience. No prior work experience is otherwise required. The Groundskeeper must be able to work with minimal supervision in a potentially stressful, fast-paced environment and follow instructions in English. Personal protective equipment must be used as required by Standard Precautions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or three years of relevant experience.
• Driver’s license required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities using critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills; integrity, friendliness, and compassion; and ability to establish appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping of grounds as scheduled.
• Evaluate and report conditions that detract from the safety or aesthetic value of the grounds.
• Remove debris and address hazardous conditions.
• Assist contractors and vendors with on-site events or activities.
• Install, set up, remove, transport, and maintain specialty equipment, furniture, and materials for seasonal and special events.
• Operate and maintain equipment for snow removal, ice treatment, mowing, planting, cultivating, trimming, and other groundskeeping activities.
• Monitor weather conditions while performing groundskeeping activities.
• Use personal protective equipment as required by Standard Precautions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED