Lead Groundskeeper

Responsibilities

• Maintain all yard equipment so that it operates efficiently and safely.
• This includes minor tune-ups of equipment, oil change, blade sharpening, cleaning of equipment, etc.
• In addition, all shields must be in place and all protective equipment used.
• Perform routine ground maintenance.
• Perform snow removal. This includes calling in other employees as needed.
• Mowing and trimming grass, mulch and bag leaves, and remove yard waste throughout the campus.
• This includes removing weeds where appropriate.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs and makes sure all dead branches are removed.
• Spray for weeds and insects as directed and makes sure all safety guidelines are followed.
• Report to the Maintenance Director any plants on campus that appear to be suffering insect and/or disease damage.
• Fertilize, water, and landscape as directed.
• Supervise employees that are assigned to your leadership.
• Receive and follow maintenance instructions from Director of Maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Respond to building and/or cottage fire alarm system and take appropriate action when the fire alarm system sounds.
• Notify the supervisor in case of emergency.
• Perform routine maintenance on the facility which includes but is not limited to light plumbing, light electrical, painting, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed by the Maintenance Director.
• Keep all floors and carpets in a safe and sanitary condition in accordance with facility policies.
• Responsible for delivering specimens to the hospital as requested by the Nursing Department.
• Keep service vehicles clean and well maintained at all times.
• Dispose all garbage as needed and/or otherwise directed by the supervisor.
• Dispose all hazardous materials in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with the facility’s established policies and procedures.
• Maintain building and campus security including assistance as needed with any unauthorized person in the facility.
• Perform all other maintenance tasks as instructed by the Maintenance Director.
• Must follow departmental safety policies and any pertinent OSHA guidelines when performing maintenance services.
• Follow Universal Standards and Infection Control practices when performing maintenance duties using protective clothing and devices when indicated by facility policy.

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years old with at least a high school diploma or a GED and/or experience commensurate with the position being offered.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with residents and members of the staff.
• Must be able to lift loads in excess of 50 lbs. and do hard physical labor including lifting, pulling, stooping, bending, twisting, furniture moving, snow shoveling, and the like.
• Must be able to work from a ladder or on roofs as the job requires.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and meet all Illinois and GSH facility requirements for transporting residents and driving service vehicles.
• Must have motor vehicle record showing proof of qualifications to drive service vehicles.