Groundskeeper - PRN (As needed)

Job Summary

Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations and maintain grounds and landscape of the hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Groundskeeping, Landscaping or related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 2 - 3 years Landscaping and grounds maintenance (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Not Applicable - No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred

Essential Functions

GROUNDSKEEPING

• Attend to the needs and problems related to Grounds Maintenance in order to maintain PPHS properties to required standards.
• Consult with and keep supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems related to grounds maintenance.
• Complete hospital work orders properly and turn into supervisor.
• Schedule and coordinate activities for the maintenance and care of the hospital grounds and off campus properties as assigned; maintain logs and prepare reports summarizing labor and material expenditures; inspect grounds to ensure safe conditions and make recommendations for improvements.
• Obtain quotes from contractors and/or develop estimates for in-house work; make recommendations regarding making or buying items needed. Order supplies.
• Prepare and grade terrain.
• Apply fertilizers. Seed and/or sod lawns, transplant/plant shrubs, plants, and trees.
• Cultivate, plant, and weed gardens and flower beds.
• Mow and trim lawns; repair established lawns; plan new lawns.
• Prune trees, trim shrubs.
• Connect and maintain sprinkling equipment.
• Water lawns, flower beds/gardens, shrubs and trees.
• Spray trees, shrubs, plants and apply nutrients for lawn and plant growth as certified.
• Dig trenches and install drain tile. Maintain greenhouse to provide plants, flowers, and greenery for interior hospital decorating.
• Clean grounds using rakes, brooms, and hose.
• Shovel, sweep, and remove debris from grounds.
• Care for and maintain equipment and supplies used in performance of duties.
• Requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• May perform tasks such as: Deliver and pick up items for hospital related functions (on and off hospital premises), pick up trash containers and transport to terminal areas.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs to equipment such as lawnmowers.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.