GroundsKeeper

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift Description:

Position Summary (in one or two sentences, describe primary purpose of job): Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skill work in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas. Duties include the care of lawns, shrubs, and trees, flower beds, snow removal and outside maintenance. Operates a variety of machinery and equipment including, tractors, dump truck, end loader, hydraulic mower, sweepers, aerators, skid loader, chain saw, and a variety of power hand tools. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values. Principal Accountabilities and Essential Functions of the Job (List in order of importance and percent of time; describe what must be accomplished, not how it must be done): Major Areas of Responsibility/Essential Function % of Time 1. Operate a variety of machinery and equipment including, tractors, dump truck, hydraulic mower, sweepers, aerators, skid loader, chain saw and a variety of power hand tools, end loader.

• Operates equipment required for grounds and roadway maintenance including hand held power tools, various mowers, tractors, construction equipment, snowplows and heavy equipment.
• Maintains roadways and parking lots.
• Constructs and maintains a wide variety of landscapes including lawns, trees, shrubs, ornamental plantings, and turf grass. 45% 2. Maintains grounds by mowing, edging, weeding, raking leaves, and checking watering levels.
• Mow and trim grass
• Trimming of tress and shrubs
• Mulching of flower beds
• Assists in the planting of tress, shrubs, and flowers.
• Installs sod and maintains sprinklers and equipment.
• Weeds, prunes, mulches, feed, and fertilize shrubs and small trees.
• Picks up litter, garbage and organic debris from landscaped areas. 45% 3. Snow removal.
• Clears public areas, parking lots, parkways and some roads of ice, snow or debris with the use of plow trucks, snow throwers, hand tools and light equipment.
• Removes snow from sidewalks, roads and parking lots operating all required equipment.
• Corrects or reports hazardous conditions. seasonal 4. Under supervision, prepares and applies hazardous chemicals for pest and disease control on trees, shrubs, bushes, and turf.
• With supervision, applies chemicals to trees, shrubs, bushes, and turf.
• Identifies and treats plant diseases and insects. seasonal 5. Perform other related work as assigned. 5%
• Performs preventative maintenance on facility equipment.
• Performs routing cleaning, minor repairs, and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 6. Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures.
• Attends required safety programs.
• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job.
• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations.
• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

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Education and Experience:

Preferred Education High School or Equivalent (GED) 3

• 4 years
• High School plus specialized training 5
• 7 years
• 5-10 years' experience in soil and turf management, landscape design, and large snow operations. (min. 6 months
• 2 years): 8
• 10 years

• Associate Degree:

  10
• 15 years

• Bachelors Degree:

  > 15 years

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Masters Degree:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required: (i.e. supervision, computers, etc.) Basic language, basic math, basic reasoning ability. Word, Excel, Internet. Must have mechanical aptitude.

PhD:

MD/DO Other:

Requires the ability to read, write or understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties. Horticulture degree preferred. Certification/Licensure Required for

Job:

(list any licenses or certifications required for the job) Pesticide Applicator's license required for all full

• time staff, must obtain within 6 months of hire and must renew by March 1st each year.

Valid IA driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). CDL within 30 days of hire for FT & PT staff

Competencies:

(list number and title of competencies) 1.

Age Category of Patients Served:

(check appropriate box) Not Applicable See Department/Unit Job Competencies 2. Potential exposure to blood and body fluids: Select applicable category. Category I

• Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue. Category II
• Performs tasks which involve no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, but may perform unplanned Category I tasks. Category III
• Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue.

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Equipment Operated:

Snow removal equipment, vehicles, front end loader, lawn equipment. 4.

Physical Activity:

(Check all that apply) Activity

N/A 0-25

% 26-75% 76-100% Avg. lbs. Lift/Carry 50 lbs. Push/Pull 50 lbs.

Reach Overhead Comments:

Climb Squat/Bend/Kneel Sit Stand Walk/Move About 5.

Working Conditions:

Describe the environment and fill in appropriate information (i.e., temperature, noise, chemicals, or hazardous materials/waste handled or present) Penetration and chemical hazard to eyes, impact and puncture/penetration hazard to feet, penetration, chemical and bloodborne pathogen hazard to hands, chemical and blood/body fluids hazard to torso, vapor, fumes, dust, particulates and blood/body fluid hazard to respiratory, hearing hazard. Driving Hazards. Heavy equipment. Outdoor weather conditions vary based on seasons, extreme conditions apply to this position. Most of the time this individual performs essential job duties outdoors.

Hours:

6:00a-2:30p 1st shift position. M-F, with some call over the winter months for snow removal Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.