Groundskeeper Full Time 40 hours

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Carries out a wide variety of highly skilled grounds keeping operations/activities. Assists with work in other trade areas as assigned. Plans, directs and participates in snow removal activities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
 Provides landscaping services for Facility grounds.

lAssumes responsibility for the lay out, installation and maintenance of lawns and a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers on all hospital properties. Plants grass seed and lays sod. Determines need for fertilizers, weed killers and other lawn care products; and arranges for purchase and appropriate application/use.

• Arranges schedules for watering, mowing, weeding and other lawn upkeep activities. As circumstances require, takes steps to save or revive plantings afflicted by dry weather, weeds, grubs or other problems; by modifying maintenance and upkeep activities. Consults with outside lawn care and/or landscaping specialists, as required, to assure maintaining the attractive appearance of all outside hospital properties.

Provides for snow and ice removal.

• Responsible for coordinating ice and snow removal; including assigning snow removal crew to specified lots, roadways, sidewalks, etc.; in consultation with supervisor. Operates snow removal equipment.

Performs maintenance and repairs.

• Performs a variety of maintenance, repair and related tasks in other trade areas, as assigned; and in keeping with qualifications to expedite completion of projects. May be required to carry out a variety of masonry, and other plastering and taping tasks. Performs routine maintenance and repair of grounds keeping and snow removal equipment.

Performs related duties as required.

• Remains available for call-in to deal with emergencies or other unusual circumstances, and performs additional related duties, as assigned.

 Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma. our years in landscaping, related trades and landscape management.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital/Ingraham Manor.

Special Requirements:

Good mechanical aptitude, familiarity with tools, equipment in various trade areas.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift over 35 lbs. Extended standing and walking. Frequent lifting of moderate to heavy objects.

Work Environment:

Prolonged exposure to outdoor elements such as heat, cold, ice, snow and indoor construction conditions.

Cognitive Requirements:

 Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.