FT- Mostly days

POSITION SUMMARY:   Maintains and cares for hospital grounds to include seeding, trimming, mowing, fertilizing and sodding.  Maintains and operates lawn equipment including tractors, mowers, sprinklers, etc

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma

Minimum Experience:

• Basic knowledge of small machines, lawn care, planting of trees and shrubs, and ability to layout an attractive outside appearance.

Physical Demands: 

• Medium to heavy physical efforts.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking
• Often lifts supplies and equipment.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Frequent reaching/stooping/bending.
• Subject to both indoor and outdoor climate exposure.
• Subject to large variations in temperature.
• Level 4 – pcp (ability to lift 50 lbs. Plus)

Working conditions: 

• Subject to interruptions.
• Required to work in all areas of the hospital and supporting facilities.
• May be required to work long hours in extenuating circumstances.
• Frequent pressure due to multiple priorities and deadlines.

DUTIES OF A GROUNDSKEEPER

• Maintains operation of hospital equipment.
• Maintains grass neatly cut and trimmed.
• Trees and shrubs are neatly trimmed.            
• Maintains outside area by removing trash and debris.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs routine functions as outline on duty forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.