Groundskeeper II-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Full Time

About the role

At Atlantic Health, our Groundskeepers perform routine and complex landscape maintenance across our facilities and sites of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex landscape maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, and irrigation system upkeep.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, snow throwers, chain saws, and utility vehicles.
• Plant and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns in accordance with seasonal schedules and facility standards.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers in accordance with safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Remove litter and debris from outdoor areas, including parking lots, sidewalks, courtyards, and walkways.
• Assist in the planning and execution of landscaping projects and exterior improvements.
• Clear snow and ice from walkways, stairs, and entrances using snow blowers, shovels, or de-icing agents as needed.
• Ensure safe and code-compliant use of all groundskeeping chemicals and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of grounds equipment and report issues to supervisor.
• Inspect assigned areas regularly to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
• Respond to work orders, emergencies, and on-call duties as required.
• Complete work orders for repairs, maintenance activities, and inspections.
• Collaborate with contractors and other trades to coordinate work.
• Respond to emergency calls outside of regular work hours when required.
• Provide guidance and training to Groundskeeper I staff or temporary workers when required.
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering and other trades (plumbing, electrical) to support integrated projects.
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering and other departments to support special events or emergency response efforts.
• Maintain logs and records related to groundskeeping & snow removal activities, equipment usage, and chemical applications.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant groundskeeping certifications preferred (e.g., grounds apprenticeship).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the groundskeeping trade.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to groundskeeping.
• Expert knowledge of groundskeeper techniques, materials, and tools.
• Knowledge and skilled in the use of CMMS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10/30 (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (Required)

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is to deliver the highest quality care at the right time, place, and cost. With over 22,000 team members, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group and have received numerous awards, including:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026."
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton, and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
• Chilton Medical Center ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row by Castle Connolly.
• “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.
• Recognized as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite.
• Achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary by role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

About The Team

Atlantic Health System’s Environmental Service Department ensures the cleanest and safest health care environment for all team members, patients, and visitors. The team is responsible for cleaning and disinfection of common areas, outpatient areas, procedural areas, and patient rooms, including bathrooms, furniture, carpet/hard surface floors, vents, electronics, and patient equipment. Using sanitizing processes of the highest quality required by multiple regulatory agencies, the department collaborates with Atlantic Health System Infection Prevention and Quality Departments to maintain consistent alignment across all sites.