Groundskeeper 40HRS 9AM-530PM Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

21h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of cleaning, landscaping, and snow removal tasks in order to maintain hospital grounds in a sanitary, orderly & attractive condition for patients, visitors & staff.

Requirements

Ability to speak and understand English.
Current valid Massachusetts class D driver’s license and good driving record required.
Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders.
Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds several times per shift.
Must be able to perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to operate and control high powered cleaning equipment.
Ability to operate the street sweeper, van, and plow truck.
Requires mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and/or minor repairs on grounds equipment & vehicles.

Nice To Haves

6-12 months of related experience preferred.
Heavy equipment operators license for operation of front-end loader preferred.
Prefer experience in gardening and/or landscape operations.

Responsibilities

Performs all phases of snow and ice removal (shoveling, sanding, salting, chopping, plowing, etc.)
Operates mechanical equipment (e.g. sweeper, snowblowers, snow brushes, lawnmower, steam pressure washer, leaf vacuums/blowers, truck, van, vacuums, etc.) safely & according to procedure
Performs preventive maintenance on all grounds equipment such as oil changes, tune ups, etc. and recommends major repairs as needed
Maintains all horticultural material (trees, shrubs, lawns, hedges, flowers, plants, etc.) by pruning, mowing, etc.
Performs routine periodic checks of all street drains & exterior stairwells
Collects waste from exterior waste containers & transports it for disposal
Polices ground areas, entrances, plazas, sidewalks and the playground for litter throughout the shift
Performs seasonal decorating and sets up special functions
Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary