Groundskeeper - Facilities and Construction

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper will promote an exceptional experience and top-notch safety for customers and associates by maintaining the exterior environment in a manner consistent with the professional image expected of Health First facilities. The Groundskeeper ensures the safety of customers and Associates by routinely evaluating the grounds to identify and correct hazards. The Groundskeeper coordinates evaluation and repair activities associated with the hurricane preparedness plan for the Facilities and Construction department.

Requirements

• One (1) year of general working experience.
• Drivers License and clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) maintained.
• Mechanical skills to maintain and repair equipment.
• Familiar with basic computer skills.
• Must be able to direct individuals to various locations throughout the facility and convey the status of service requests.

Nice To Haves

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a groundskeeper.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the exterior environment by performing daily rounds on all areas including entrances, parking areas, sidewalks, landscape beds, outdoor seating/eating areas, etc.
• Identifies slip, trip, and fall hazards; remediates hazards through use of concrete grinder, asphalt patch, hazard paint, etc., while reporting hazards requiring specialized skills to leadership to engage vendor.
• Supports ongoing safety of customers and associates by identifying all other safety deficiencies, such as lighting outages or damaged outdoor seating, and reporting to leadership immediately.
• Performs routine cleaning of exterior areas including pressure cleaning hardscapes and entrances; removing trash and debris from grounds and exterior bins; sweeping/mopping exterior elevator lobbies, elevator cars, and stairwells; and removing grass and debris from signage, etc.
• Evaluates the function of exterior elements including storm drains, irrigation lines, signage, and lighting routinely. Identify maintenance deficiencies and collaborate with leadership and the responsible discipline(s) to correct.
• Utilizes of small engine equipment including utility terrain vehicle, street sweeper, pressure washer, leaf blower, etc. routinely.
• Conducts, or coordinates with a vendor to perform, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair on small engine equipment utilized in the day-to-day operations of the grounds team.
• Executes all responsibilities of the Facilities and Construction Hurricane Preparedness Plan related to the exterior grounds. This includes collection/removal of movable equipment; preparation and installation of sandbags; clearing of landscape hazards; etc.
• Refreshes aesthetic components of the exterior environment including painting fixtures, replacing signage, installing seating, etc.
• Interacts with customers, visitors, licensed practitioners, and Associates in a professional and respectful manner.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution.
• Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.
• Different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.
• It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed