Maintains the grounds and landscaping of the hospital complex.
Reports to: Supervisor
FLSA: Non-exempt
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Inspects grounds to ensure safe conditions in all seasons. Cleans grounds by raking, sweeping, shoveling, and salting.
Prepares and grades terrain. Digs trenches and installs drain tile.
Maintains grounds as necessary through pruning, trimming, seeding, watering, planting, fertilizing, weeding, and moving.
Assists with the delivery and pick up of items for hospital related functions (on and off hospital premises). Picks up trash containers and transports to terminal areas.
Operates and maintains equipment and supplies used in performance of duties including pick-up truck with plow, loader, sprinkler system, snow blower, lawn mower, weed eater, power saw, and other equipment.
Makes minor repairs to concrete walks, curbing, and driveways.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate’s degree (Preferred)
*Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Licenses:
Valid State of Michigan driver license
Minimum Work Experience
1 year related experience
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
