Groundskeeper

Glens Falls Hospital•Glens Falls, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Groundskeepers perform exterior building and grounds maintenance and repair, along with minor repairs and preventative maintenance of assigned grounds and other non-clinical equipment. They also complete duties specified in contracts served by the Facility Services Department. Work takes place at Glens Falls Hospital and at satellite buildings serviced by the department. The role includes minor equipment and building repairs and maintenance, and moving, relocating, or disposing of items as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor. Duties are performed to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One to four years of experience performing similar work.
New York State driver’s license.
Basic mechanical skills and proven mechanical skills.
Ability to use hand and power tools and minor testing equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with customers and coworkers.
Above-average customer service skills.
Experience using grounds equipment and tools, snow removal equipment, and vehicles.
Experience painting, including surface preparation.
Minor building maintenance skills.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school education specific to the job description.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, and skid steers.

Responsibilities

Mow, trim, water, and otherwise maintain lawns, landscaping, shrubs, and trees.
Perform snow removal activities.
Use equipment and vehicles associated with exterior maintenance.
Perform exterior building painting.
Operate vehicles and equipment such as loaders, sweepers, skid steers, and plow trucks.
Provide maintenance support and relocation services for the dental van.
Follow operating procedures and use hand tools, power tools, hoists, and measuring and minor testing instruments to complete assigned work.
Dismantle machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts under the supervision of designated maintenance personnel or the supervisor.
Inspect and test machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment; listen for unusual sounds to detect malfunctions; report unusual problems to supervisors; and make repairs as needed.
Coordinate vendor-provided service.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks as directed by manufacturers and experience.
Hang items as directed; repair and replace building hardware; and perform other minor repairs as directed.
Patch and paint plaster, sheetrock walls, and other building components.
Use a computer to access the department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Consult manuals to research parts and information about equipment or building systems.
Provide supervisors and managers with input on ways to improve service, function, efficiency, or performance.
Communicate work status, completion time frames, parts needs, and shutdowns to coworkers and customers.
Provide timely and appropriate documentation of activities.