What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Gardener - Grounds position at Kettering Health?
Job Details
Kettering Health Hamilton (520 Eaton Ave Hamilton, Ohio) | Hamilton | Full Time | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, the lead gardener will function and work as a gardener maintaining KH grounds, walks & roadways including; mowing, planting and caring for plants, watering, pruning, pest management, equipment maintenance and grounds cleanliness. In addition, the lead gardener will assign daily work schedules and provide onsite direction for gardeners, groundskeepers, and contracted labor. The lead gardener will also function as the direct line of contact for the facility they are assigned, identifying any issues on the property, reporting them to the Grounds Supervisor or Grounds Manager in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Work Experience
5-8 years of landscaping experience required.
Required Skills
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
Kettering Health Hamilton (520 Eaton Ave Hamilton, Ohio) | Hamilton | Full Time | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, the lead gardener will function and work as a gardener maintaining KH grounds, walks & roadways including; mowing, planting and caring for plants, watering, pruning, pest management, equipment maintenance and grounds cleanliness. In addition, the lead gardener will assign daily work schedules and provide onsite direction for gardeners, groundskeepers, and contracted labor. The lead gardener will also function as the direct line of contact for the facility they are assigned, identifying any issues on the property, reporting them to the Grounds Supervisor or Grounds Manager in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Work Experience
5-8 years of landscaping experience required.
Required Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Maintains KH grounds, walks & roadways including; mowing, planting and caring for plants, watering, pruning, pest management, equipment maintenance and grounds cleanliness
- Assigns daily schedule and coordinates the work for employees and/or contractors performing gardening and grounds duties
- Keeps supervisor informed of the work performed by employees and contractors and reports any issues with the property they are assigned
- Uses required tools and equipment skillfully and safely
- Effectively follows and gives directions
- Evaluates work methods and productivity of gardening tasks
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.