Seasonal Groundskeeper: Lawn, Landscaping & Snow

POSITION:
Facility Maintenance Worker (Grounds Keeper)

LOCATION:

LVD Health Center, Watersmeet, MI

SUPERVISOR:
Director of Facilities & Compliance

EMPLOYMENT:
Full Time - Non-Exempt

SALARY/PAY RATE:
Based on experience

UPON HIRE:

- Vision

- Health Insurance

DESCRIPTION:

Thejob of the Grounds Maintenance Worker is to keep the grounds of the Health Center in top condition through four seasons as directed by the Director of Facilities & Compliance.

• Performs mowing, trimming, edging, mulching,raking, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and weed control of the lawn.
• Maintains flower beds, trees, and shrub pruning;erosion control; debris, drain and ditch cleanup.
• Establish new lawns, plant trees, shrubs, hedges, and flowers as directed.
• Remove trash, clippings, trimmings and leaves from parking lots, sidewalks, and grounds.
• Trims andprunes shrubs, ground cover, native plants, and trees for proper health,and attractive appearance.
• Performsa variety of general maintenance duties; install signs, set up and takedown event support, set up and remove barricades and traffic cones.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and repair work on parking lots, roads, and sidewalks.
• Remove snow from walkways, driveways, roads, or parking lots using a shovel,snowplow, snowblower or required equipment. Spread deicer on walkways andother traffic areas.
• Performance of routine maintenance on yard equipment, wash, clean and change oil,greasing, sharpening of blades, restringing weed eaters, and making repairs on grounds keeping equipment.
• Operate motorized equipment, including trucks, tractors, skid steer, riding andpush mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters and edger’s.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas including satellite storage facilities.
• Off-seasonmay include inside maintenance crew tasks.
• Must be available and on call for snow removal as weather dictates, nights, early mornings,and weekends.
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have current valid state driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and health screens.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• Work both independently and in a collaborative,team-oriented environment.
• One year of experience in ground maintenance orrelated field is preferred.
• Must be able to operate lawn tractor, skid steerand other equipment as necessary.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to multi-task throughout the daywith constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires working outside in variable weather elements with differentials in temperature and precipitation.
• Exposure to hazards:
  Position responsibilities require working with power tools, heavy equipment, heights, hazardous chemicals,inclement weather, and may be subjected to excessive noise, fumes, anddust.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend,twist, and kneel for extended periods of time. Heavy lifting between 50 – 75 lbs. is occasionally required.
• Ability to navigate steep inclines, slopes, hills, and uneven ground surfaces while walking and operating equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Fastpaced with occasional high pressure or emergent situations

· Maywear PPE such as gloves or a mask

· Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers,patients, insurance companies and other members of the public

· Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, carrying, and speaking

· Occasional bending, stooping, lifting less than 20 pounds

· Lifting,carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed

· Frequent use of computer, keyboard, fax and copy…