Groundskeeper

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job assumes responsibility for and responds to assigned departmental maintenance needs. Assists the mechanic when assigned for the execution, repair, or replacement of affected equipment in the hospital. Maintains the appearance of the facility grounds including lawns, trees, shrubs, plant beds, parking lots, entrances, and trash collections. Refers requests beyond the scope of this position to a mechanic or to the maintenance leader for distribution to a contractor.

Operates hand and power tools necessary for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and painting repairs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Required
- Experience using hand and power tools, including experience troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues and experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Required
- Valid driver’s license from state of residence

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Range of skilled crafts including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and lawn equipment.
• Working knowledge and experience using hand and power tools.
• Positive interpersonal skills; ability to effectively and professional work with people from all back grounds.
• Good organizational, prioritization, decision-making, and delegation skills.

• Performs general repairs and mechanic duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy and/or other…