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Prepares and performs minor preventative maintenance on a variety of powered and nonpowered equipment. Performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings and grounds to include grounds and lawn maintenance and snow/ice removal. Assists maintenance engineers and workers with their tasks. May provide guidance to external service providers when lawn, snow removal and trash services are purchased from outside vendors. Work is performed with independence, but may receive direction from higher level peers.

Minimum Requirements

1. High school diploma or the equivalent.

2. One - two years of experience in grounds maintenance including equipment repair. Knowledge of the methods, practices, and material used in grounds care. Ability to operate a riding and push lawn mower, snowblower, and various hand held equipment such as rakes, hoes, saws, hedge trimmers, edgers, and weed eaters.

3. If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.

4. Knowledge of safety practices and techniques.

5. Ability to direct outside grounds operations.

6. Written and verbal communication skills to direct contract work and maintain records. Ability to maintain working relationships with hospital staff and contract service agencies required.

7. Good eyesight, sense of smell, dexterity, and coordination to operate equipment.