Lead Groundskeeper - Grounds​/Req

• Location 1600 West Avenue J,Lancaster, CA, 93534,United States
• Base Pay $21.41 - $31.10 / Hour
• Employee Type Regular
• Required Degree High school

Job Objective:

Under the immediate management of the Director of Engineering and Engineering Supervisor, performs work with a high degree of accuracy and skill maintaining the overall appearance of the Medical Center grounds. Inform Director and Supervisor of absent employees, order supplies and equipment. Coordinates activities for the care of Medical Center grounds, assigns tasks to Groundskeepers, plans and reviews work projects, repairs equipment and items that are associated with the upkeep of the Medical Center grounds.

• Oversees Maintenance and Safety of Campus:
• Maintains the overall appearance of the Medical Center grounds.
• Coordinates and supervises activities for the care of Medical Center grounds.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and other items associated with upkeep of grounds.
• Plans and reviews for work projects.
• Operates the Medical Center vehicle in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Inform Director and supervisor of any problem areas.
• Employee Coordination:
• Inform the Director and Supervisor of schedule shortages.
• Assign tasks to Groundskeepers.
• Determines work priorities, assigns, and assists.
• Computer and Office Support:
• Orders supplies and equipment after notifying Director and Supervisor.
• Assists in other areas as assigned.

• Knowledge of methods of Landscaping
• Knowledge of the use and care of motorized equipment and hand/power tools used in ground maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Knowledge of irrigation techniques using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods

• Ability to follow oral instructions and read written instructions
• Ability to use hand tools, operate motorized equipment and vehicles such as cars, trucks and vans.
• Ability to Bend or stoop repeatedly over time.

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• 5 years’ experience working in Landscaping and managing staff

• Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers,…