Groundskeeper 40HRS 9AM-530PM Rotating Weekends/Holidays

About the role

Performs a variety of cleaning, landscaping, and snow removal tasks in order to maintain hospital grounds in a sanitary, orderly & attractive condition for patients, visitors & staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of snow and ice removal (shoveling, sanding, salting, chopping, plowing, etc.)
• Operates mechanical equipment (e.g. sweeper, snowblowers, snow brushes, lawnmower, steam pressure washer, leaf vacuums/blowers, truck, van, vacuums, etc.) safely & according to procedure
• Performs preventive maintenance on all grounds equipment such as oil changes, tune ups, etc. and recommends major repairs as needed
• Maintains all horticultural material (trees, shrubs, lawns, hedges, flowers, plants, etc.) by pruning, mowing, etc.
• Performs routine periodic checks of all street drains & exterior stairwells
• Collects waste from exterior waste containers & transports it for disposal
• Polices ground areas, entrances, plazas, sidewalks and the playground for litter throughout the shift
• Performs seasonal decorating and sets up special functions
• Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and understand English
• 6-12 months of related experience preferred
• Current valid Massachusetts class D driver's license and good driving record required
• Heavy equipment operators license for operation of front-end loader preferred

Skills and abilities

• Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds several times per shift
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions
• Must be able to operate and control high powered cleaning equipment
• Ability to operate the street sweeper, van, and plow truck
• Prefer experience in gardening and/or landscape operations
• Requires mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and/or minor repairs on grounds equipment & vehicles

Working conditions

Exposure to extreme heat/cold during hazardous weather conditions

Schedule

• Sunday through Wednesday, rotating holidays, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Days off: Thursday and Tuesday

Pay

$17.71 - $22.15/Hourly