Driver/Groundsperson - BG2

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments and work orders.
• Review work orders, priority status and design time schedules.
• Sketch plans and/or read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, operating manuals and manufacturer's specifications; estimate time, material and cost requirements to install repair.
• Operate and test new equipment.
• Perform corrective/preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment according to established procedures; inspect, calibrate, adjust, lubricate, and repair or replace components.
• Serve as a point of contact for maintenance issues.
• Service or repair less complex equipment; schedule and maintain records of maintenance and repairs.
• Perform a variety of general semiskilled-to-skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to grounds related machinery, equipment, or facilities as assigned or in accordance to basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams, or manufacturers instructions.
• Perform a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap materials, minor patching/painting as required.
• Mow lawns, trim hedges, prune trees, pick up grounds, sweep walks and parking areas; clean drains and catch basins as required.
• Operate snow plow, blower and/or shovel snow from walks, parking lots, roadways, roofs and patios.
• Construct, install or repair such items as fences, traffic control horses, etc., and the painting thereof.
• Make deliveries to various hospital buildings; pick up rubbish and trash.
• Install and repair outdoor signage as required.
• Paint curbs, guardrails, sign posts and re-line parking lots as necessary.
• Moves and sets up furniture and equipment and maintains storage of excess.
• Patches holes in pavement and repairs cracks as required.
• Operate truck to make deliveries and pick ups.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance requirements of all patios and courtyards.
• Perform necessary labor to accomplish landscaping projects and/or routine planting.
• Pick up grounds related construction materials from local vendors.
• Respond to calls for emergency repairs; complete repairs and document service rendered.
• Aid in training staff in operation and repair of equipment.
• Order supplies and parts according established procedures.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment.
• Assist other department personnel as needed in handling materials on major repair or installation projects.
• Keep work areas orderly, clean and safe.
• Absorb and comply with codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of Landscaping experience required.
• Experience operating snowplow and lawn equipment 3-5 years preferred.