Groundskeeper

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is looking for a groundskeeper to work full-time in our plant operations department. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital, Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic, Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility, Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce, Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business, Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy. We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. Days/Hours: Typically Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PM with after hours and weekend call every fifth week. Pay Range: Dependent upon experience. The groundskeeper will report to the Plant Operation Manager What you’ll do: Mow grass. Trim and weed. Clean and paint parking lots. Assist in ensuring guest and co-worker safety and security by reporting any suspicious or unusual behavior or occurrence to the appropriate supervisor on duty, and informing security. In the course of normal duties, to observe, report, or take immediate corrective action on deficiencies, malfunctions, and untidiness. Complete other duties as assigned. What you bring to the table: High school diploma or GED Experience operating small farm tractors, riding lawn mowers and other powered and unpowered yard care equipment. Maintenance experience helpful. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. To be successful within our organization you will need to: Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player. Maintain a positive attitude with good energy. Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere. Display integrity and accountability. Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement. Adhere to organization policies and procedures. Arrive at work on time and when scheduled. Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks. Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance. Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution. Typical Working Conditions: Requires sitting 40% of the time to mow with riding lawn mower. Requires standing/walking 60 % of the time to do push mowing, trimming, painting of the parking lot, etc., there is considerable reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling. Manual dexterity; normal vision and hearing, with or without correction, which is adequate for all types of interpersonal communications are required. Exerts 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally to push/pull and moves/lift heavy equipment or supplies. Mostly outdoor work. Manual labor is required. Exposed to sun, heat, noise, dust, and other weather extremes. Working with power equipment and lawn chemicals is required. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience operating small farm tractors, riding lawn mowers and other powered and unpowered yard care equipment.
A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Mow grass.
Trim and weed.
Clean and paint parking lots.
Assist in ensuring guest and co-worker safety and security by reporting any suspicious or unusual behavior or occurrence to the appropriate supervisor on duty, and informing security.
In the course of normal duties, to observe, report, or take immediate corrective action on deficiencies, malfunctions, and untidiness.
Complete other duties as assigned.