Facilities: Building and Grounds Technician

Building And Grounds Technician

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and functional healthcare grounds environment and is responsible for the upkeep of facility infrastructure, grounds, and equipment to support patient care, staff operations, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain hospital grounds including landscaping, snow removal, and exterior cleanliness.
• Safely operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment- including mowers, trimmers, blowers and other tools
• Basic landscaping- edging, pruning and weeding
• Snow removal in the winter months, Truck with plow, Ventrac and hand shoveling
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., DNV, OSHA, NFPA).
• Assist with environmental services and infection control protocols during repairs and renovations.
• Support facility readiness for emergency situations, including backup power systems and disaster preparedness.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and inspections.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work orders, inspections, and compliance logs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various indoor and outdoor conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DNV standards and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with infection control and safety protocols in clinical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in building maintenance and grounds/landscaping, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid NYS Driver's License

Education:

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range: $19.75 - $25.06

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.