Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Safely and effectively operates power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds work and snow removal including but not limited to lawn mowers, snow blowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc.
• Safely and effectively operates vehicles, plows, skid steers, loader, etc.
• Ability to adjust shift to work nights, overnights and weekends for snow removal and ice management operations.
• Ability to respond to and assist with the proper cleanup of spilled hazardous materials.
• Ability to respond to and properly clean/dispose of OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material) spills.
• Ability to respond to and assist in the extinguishing of small mulch fires.
• Ability to assist with the loading and unloading of large delivery items.
• Ability to remove and properly dispose of confidential paperwork (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Removal and disposal of trash and debris
• Regular removal and replacement of trash receptacle liners
• Trimming back and removal of dead and low hanging limbs
• Replacement and/or repair of signage
• Mowing and weed trimming
• Snow removal and ice management
• Annual parking garage wash downs
• Safely and effectively operates power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds work and snow removal including but not limited to lawn mowers, snow blowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc.
• Safely and effectively operates vehicles, plows, skid steers, loader, etc.
• Reports main campus and assigned off site discrepancies with walkways, pavement, signage, safety, etc. to the Site Service Foreman to record and turn over for corrective repair.
• Reports parking garage discrepancies with doorways, walkways, pavement, guard rails, safety, etc. to the Site Service Foreman to record and turn over for corrective repair.
• Assists with/performs minor repairs of Site Service equipment.
• Assists other departments in completing tasks, projects, etc.
• Assists in the moving and/or disposal of furniture and office equipment at the main campus and assigned off sites.
• Responds to and assists with the proper cleanup of spilled hazardous materials on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites.
• Responds to and properly cleans/disposes of OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material) spills on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites.
• Responds to and assists in the extinguishing of small mulch fires.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of large delivery items including but not limited to filters, mechanical units, etc.
• Removes and properly disposes of confidential paperwork (HIPAA) from assigned off site locations.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Adheres to all Albany Med and department policies, procedures and regulations.