Groundskeeper

Ferry County Health•Republic, WA

5d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Temporary Position lasting approximately 3 months, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. The role is responsible for landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the facility, ensuring the upkeep and appearance of the grounds. The position requires knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems, herbicides/pesticides, and the ability to operate and maintain equipment safely. Additionally, the groundskeeper will assist the Maintenance Department with various tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Actively checks and responds to emails at least once per shift.
Completes all mandatory education within the given timeframe.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
Wears identification while on duty and uses the computerized punch time system correctly.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
Attends at least 75% of staff meetings and reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
Actively participates in the department’s quality improvement (QI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook.
Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including HIPAA.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED equivalent preferred.
3–5 years of experience in emergency management, safety, facilities, landscaping or healthcare support roles preferred.
Familiarity with CMS Appendix Z, DOH requirements, WAC 246-320, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA standards.
Experience assisting with multi-departmental projects or cross-agency coordination.
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to compile reports and support compliance activities without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the upkeep of facility grounds and ensuring landscaping is uniform with a satisfactory appearance.
Possesses vast knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems and maintenance, herbicides/pesticides.
Follows established schedules for trimming/pruning, fertilizing, mowing the lawn, planting, etc.
Operates all equipment/tools correctly and safely.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment/tools and documents maintenance.
Follows all safety regulations, including wearing safety apparel.
Ability to calculate the amount of materials needed for landscaping projects.
Designs landscape projects and is able to read blueprints.
Repairs broken fences/posts as needed.
Ensures all outside walkways are clear of debris, snow, and ice.
Maintains all facility roadways/drives.
Maintains stock levels of materials and parts within budgetary constraints.
Ensures work sites are left clean and tools and equipment are returned to storage.
Stays current with new landscaping techniques, supplies, and equipment.
Assists the Maintenance Department in all aspects of work, including preventative maintenance, daily/monthly/quarterly checks, and work orders.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.