Summer Ground Maintenance; temporary position

Description

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Status: 60-80 hours per two week pay period

Shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Job Schedule: TEMPORARY Summer position

Weekly

Hours:

30-40 hours

Temporary seasonal position that will assist with maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the hospital grounds and exterior facilities.

• Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values:
• Respectful – We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged – We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available – We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent – We value knowledge, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
• Helpful – We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.
• Mow, trim, and edge lawns.
• Weed flower beds, landscaped areas, and sidewalks.
• Water flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping as needed.
• Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash receptacles.
• Assist with planting, mulching, and seasonal landscaping projects.
• Sweep sidewalks, parking lots, and building entrances.
• Clean outdoor furniture and public gathering areas.
• Assist with minor outdoor maintenance projects as assigned.
• Operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• Follow all HRMC safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Assists in other areas of the building and grounds as directed.

• Demonstrates understanding that patients, physicians, visitors, and other hospital staff are customers, and consistently seeks to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Has reviewed and complies with general hospital and departmental policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations including CMS/OIG corporate compliance regulations.
• Collaborates with co-workers, contractors, and staff to complete workload in a safe and efficient manner. Participates in hospital's quality, risk, and utilization plan.
• Promotes and maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, health care personnel and the facility.
• Advises supervisor of supply needs and replenishes maintenance supplies in work area(s) as necessary.

• Must be at least 16 years of age
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• No previous experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dependable attendance.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents.

• Current valid South Dakota driver’s license.