Groundskeeper

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Coldwater, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to skilled maintenance duties involving mowing, trimming, planting, plowing, shoveling and salting. Performs a variety of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on lawn care and snow removal equipment and other related duties with priority given to patient, staff, visitor safety. Requires sound judgement and rapid decision making abilities during system failures to avoid injury to persons or damage to equipment. The worker may be required to perform any and all duties listed below.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills while interacting with others
• Excellent written communications for creating reports and reporting issues
• High school diploma and trade school or prior work experience
• Ability to build and maintain a good working relationship with others
• Must have a reliable phone
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to meet insurance requirements
• Must be able to work from ladders, stoop, bend, and push or pull carts and equipment
• Must be able to stand, or walk for long periods, and be able to respond quickly to incidents
• Ability to remain calm and composed during emergencies or high pressure situations
• Must be mentally and physically fit in the event of high risk interactions
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Must be able to understand and follow lock out / tag out procedures

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in lawncare a plus

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory training and pass any associated test.
• Utilize program for work orders, pms, and tasks.
• Talk with director about concerns or issues.
• Prioritize and plan out daily work routine to keep up with work orders and pms.
• At times can be required to perform Security duties.
• At times works with Maintenance staff to move furniture and or supplies.
• Supervise and work with students performing community service.
• Troubleshoot problems, order parts, and complete repairs to equipment.
• Contact manufacturer for technical assistance when needed and help place orders for service and or repairs.
• Operate hand tools and or power tools.
• Complete minor repairs to electrical systems of equipment.
• Inspect and perform tests on lawn sprinkler systems and equipment.
• Report any safety and or fire hazards found while performing job.
• Report any Security violations found.
• Conduct rounds of campus to ensure sidewalks are maintained and proper operation of equipment.
• Ensure that bottles are properly labeled with chemical being used.
• Ensure that equipment is in proper location.
• Report defective equipment to Facilities office.
• Report hazards to department director and or facilities office.
• Adhere to Infection Control policies – follow procedures.
• Assist in evacuations or other emergency actions when necessary.
• At times may be requested to transport bio hazard wastes on campus – clinics to hospital.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K plan available
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED