Groundskeeper

Hospital for Special Care

40

First Shift

Groundskeeping

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

*** (6508) GROUNDSKEEPER QUALIFICATIONS Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Required. Ability to read, write and understand instructions. Required. Current valid Connecticut Drivers License. Required. One to three years landscaping experience. Preferred. Familiar with small engine operation and repair. Preferred. Possess good mechanical aptitude. Ability to work extended hours at times.
JOB SUMMARY Provides year-round landscape construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation activities as required to all corporate owned or leased properties using various types of grounds care equipment, tools and supplies providing for safe and pleasant surroundings for patients, staff, visitors and the community. Ensures the property is safe and accessible and related equipment is maintained in harmony with accepted industry practices and standards.

Requires diverse use of grounds care related tools, equipment, and materials and basic knowledge of engine mechanics and operation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Up to 8 hours of continuous standing/walking;. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds;. Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, climbing, twisting and reaching above the shoulders. Ability to clearly see, hear, touch and smell. Frequent fine hand manipulation with one or both hands. Frequent grasping with one or both hands.
COGNITIVE DEMANDS Problem solving. Task allows for the application of previously acquired knowledge. Task requires flexibility of thought, reasoning, organizational skills and the ability to act in some new or unfamiliar situations. Selective attention and concentration are necessary to complete task. Written expression. Basic formulation, content, syntax and spelling are adequate to complete the task. Only simple sentence of very short paragraph expression is necessary.

Verbal expression. Task allows for limited verbal communication. Use of automatic words, jargon and phrases in context are adequate for intelligibility and understanding. Reading/Auditory comprehension. Task allows for comprehension of lengthy and complex messages or paragraphs and ability to follow multistage and three step commands. Computation. Task requires ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including decimal fractions.

Compute ratio, rate, and percent. Draw and interpret bar graphs. Perform basic arithmetic operations involving American monetary units.
WORK DEMANDS Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions including humidity, rain, wind, snow, and temperatures ranging from below 0°F to above 90°F ject to loud noises possibly for extended periods. Close spaces. Dusty, dirty, poor light and poorly ventilated locations. Answer beeper and radio calls. Provide emergency response. Work alone or with others. Exposure to chemicals, fumes, noise from vehicle and equipment operation, dust, dirt, oil, grease, gases, and pollen.

Uneven or slippery walking or working surfaces. Working on ladders at varying heights. Working with gasoline or diesel powered vehicles, equipment, tools and machinery with moving parts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs routine landscape maintenance activities (I.E.: trash pickup, lawn mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, leaf cleanup, mulching, etc.) using the proper equipment for the task being performed. Performs snow removal activities (shoveling, plowing, and application of treatments) using appropriate equipment and…