Lead Groundskeeper, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Days

Sanford Health • Grand Island, NE

13d

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper for its long-term care setting at Good Samaritan Grand Island Village. The role provides work direction to Groundskeepers and contractors and coordinates grounds operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations in line with service goals and objectives. The Lead Groundskeeper provides leadership, assumes responsibility for department operations, and serves as a point of reference for staff.

The position is responsible for training new and current staff on all duties and for operating and maintaining grounds and properties to provide a safe, attractive outdoor environment. It performs necessary repairs, maintenance, and equipment installations and oversees parking lot repairs, including cold patching and asphalt repairs. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Three years of experience working in groundskeeping.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• May be required to obtain an applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or certification.
• May be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. If required and not held at hire, both must be obtained within six months.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or vocational school coursework in landscaping, horticulture, forestry, or park management.
• Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrument manuals.
• Ability to identify different plant species.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction to Groundskeepers and contractors.
• Coordinate grounds operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations in accordance with service goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and assume responsibility for department operations.
• Serve as a point of reference for staff.
• Train new and current staff on all duties.
• Operate and maintain grounds and properties to provide a safe, attractive outdoor environment.
• Perform necessary repairs, maintenance services, and equipment installations to promote a safe environment.
• Oversee parking lot repairs, including cold patching and asphalt repairs.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities
• Education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to earnings daily
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status
• Night and weekend shift differentials

What This Job Offers

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