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Position Title: Groundskeeper

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Facilities via Plant Operations Supervisor

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of duties to maintain the appearance and condition of hospital grounds and landscaping.  

 

Starting Wage: $14.00/hr. The posted wage is the current starting wage for this position. Actual wage is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience and qualifications for this position. The wage range for this position may be subject to change in the future depending on a variety of factors such as market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other appropriate factors.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Certification/Licensure:

  • None

 

 Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent. 

 

 Skills/Experience:

  • Good knowledge of gardening  
  • Ability to follow verbal and written on-the-job assignments and instructions
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally in English to co-workers and staff
  • Ability to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

 Skills/Experience:

  • Previous paid work experience in gardening, landscaping, sprinkler repairs/service and light maintenance.

 

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS USED

Gas mowers, lawn vacuum, weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saw, demolition hammer, post-hole digger, fence stretcher, high pressure washer, shovel, hoe, hose, rake, insecticides, fertilizers, basic hand tools, and battery hand tools.  Computer, printer, 2-way radio, FAX and copy machine. Forms, records and logs.