Groundskeeper-Grounds

Groundskeeper-Grounds Nationwide Children's Hospital - 3.9 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Driver's License Full Job Description Overview:

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position that requires work on weekends. Daytime hours or as needed. Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary:

Maintains a variety of spaces on the Hospital campus with an objective to provide a safe, clean, and pleasing environment.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Performs a variety of landscape and groundskeeping tasks while observing pertinent safety regulations and policies. Operates and maintains power equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and street sweepers. Removes litter and debris from grounds and empties trash receptacles. Maintains and repairs walkways, fences, and other outdoor structures. Reports for ice and snow removal and is accountable for clearing primary areas. Performs first level maintenance on gasoline and diesel equipment. Checks oil, lubricates, and makes minor repairs. Proactive in identifying problem areas in the landscape, recommending viable solutions and carrying out steps to resolve issues.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

Ohio Nurserymen Landscape Installer Certification, preferred. Certification from a trade program, preferred. Miscellaneous installation/repair certifications from vendors, preferred.

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

Six months of job related experience and some knowledge of grounds maintenance operations, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Sitting, Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY

Audible speech, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) •additional testing may be required, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting /

Carrying:

0-10 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

11-20 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

21-40 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

41-60 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY

Bend/twist, Color vision, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Pushing /

Pulling:

0-25 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing /

Pulling:

26-40 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

41-60 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

61-100 lbs, Seeing - Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working Outdoors Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Works indoors and outdoors, can be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, unpleasant weather, hot and confined work areas. "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"