Grounds Maintenance

About the role

Mission Statement:·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Vision:·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values:·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

POSITION SUMMARY:Performs a wide variety of seasonal grounds keeping activities necessary for the ongoing safety, cleanliness, operation and overall appearance of the hospital’s campus. Performs other duties as assigned to assist in achieving overall division and hospital goals. Safety and regulatory compliance is a condition of employment. May be required to work other shifts as well as rotating schedules and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of seasonal grounds keeping activities.
• Snow and ice removal.
• Lawn maintenance.
• Landscaping and parking lot maintenance.
• Operates and maintains all grounds equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist in achieving division and hospital goals.
• May be required to work other shifts, rotating schedules, and overtime.
• Must be available to return to campus after normal working hours with minimal notice should snow or ice conditions require it.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Clean valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Previous experience highly desirable.
• Grounds Maintenance II: same as Grounds Maintenance I level plus one to three years progressive experience at GM I level.
• Grounds Maintenance III: all Grounds Maintenance I level plus one to three years progressive experience at Grounds Maintenance II level.
• BOCES vocational training in small engine repair (for GM II) and additional BOCES vocation training in the field (for GM III).
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Skills

• Ability to operate hospital bobcat, trucks and salting equipment and obtain proficient skills at snow and ice removal.
• Ability to safely utilize lawn care equipment including but not limited to mowers, trimmers, weed and hedging equipment.

Pay

Pay Range: $20.20-30.30. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Schedule

Employment Type: Part time. Shift: Day Shift. May be required to work other shifts as well as rotating schedules and overtime.