Season Grounds Equipment Operator
About The Position
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. The Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining safe conditions on the Altru campus. This position operates various machinery, removes snow, mows grass, sweeps streets, and edges sidewalks. The Equipment Operator is a part of a team committed to providing world-class facilities. At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.
Requirements
- Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Notes No CDL needed.
- This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Responsibilities
- Interacts and works cooperatively with customers and Altru staff.
- Responds to staff/visitors in a courteous manner.
- Provides work direction and training to temporary, seasonal groundskeepers.
- Operates snow removal equipment, including pickup trucks with front plows, sand truck, 950B pay loader, skid steer, tractor with broom, snow hauling trucks, etc.
- Operates and maintains power-mowing equipment to cut grass, edge walks, flower beds, curbs, etc.
- Performs landscape work including planting flowers and trees.
- Applies fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides to trees, shrubs, and lawn.
- Maintains and repairs irrigation equipment.
- Provides custodial services of parking lots, including campus pavement and grounds area.
- Inspects the Altru campus site as conditions require for slippery or unsightly sidewalks, roadways, parking lots and entrances and disburses sand as needed.
- Cleans storm drains of debris.
- Performs maintenance and preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Maintains trucks, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
- Responsible for inventory control of grounds, parts, and supplies.
- Advises Supervisor of seasonal needs for ordering and major repairs on equipment.
- Initiates parts requisition form with all necessary information needed for ordering of supplies following department procedures as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Benefits
- Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.
- Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
- Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
