Grounds Associate

Responsibilities

• Maintains the grounds and gardens surrounding the hospital and hospital-owned buildings, as directed
• Performs preventive maintenance on all tools and equipment required for the job
• Cleans all walks and entrance ways daily
• Shovels snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spreads melting supplies in those areas
• Operates vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, etc.
• Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
• Gathers and removes litter
• Maintains or repairs tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
• Maintains irrigation systems, water features etc., including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring
• Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans
• Rakes, mulches, and composts leaves
• Uses irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste
• Follows planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage
• Plants seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and applies mulch for protection, using gardening tools
• Decorates gardens with stones or plants
• Hauls or spreads topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place
• Advises on plant selection or care
• Plans or cultivates lawns or gardens
• Attaches wires from planted trees to support stakes
• Installs rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma Or equivalent
• 1-3 years Landscaping experience

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills (High proficiency)
• Works well independently and in a team environment (High proficiency)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (High proficiency)
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions (High proficiency)
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time and in extreme weather conditions, especially heat, as well as rain and some cold (High proficiency)

Skills

• Valid NJ Driver's License

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $20.00/hour - $23.00/hour

About the Role

This is a Grounds Associate position at Holy Name, a medical center committed to providing care for the body, mind, and soul. The role involves maintaining the grounds and gardens surrounding the hospital and hospital-owned buildings, as directed. This includes tasks such as shoveling snow, maintaining lawns, and caring for established plants and trees. The position requires a high level of physical activity and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, but part-time and per diem positions may also be available.