Groundskeeper (Full Time, Day shift) - Nicklaus Children's Health System

Job Summary

Performs daily grounds cleaning and upkeep as well as equipment preventive maintenance. Responds to calls from hospital departments regarding problems that affect the hospital environment and appearance. Performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings of the hospital complex to assist tradesmen and other workmen in completing their tasks. Participates in hospital emergency situations as detailed in the Emergency Plans Manual.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 2 years of experience in exterior grounds maintenance.
  
• Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting lawn equipment (e.g., ride-on-lawn mowers, power edgers, power blowers, vacuums, etc.)
  
• Active and valid State of Florida driver's license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and maintained throughout employment.
  

• Assists plant operations and other departments with moving, assembling, and installing small furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Cleans all parking lot stair towers, empties exterior trash cans, replaces liners of exterior trash cans, and properly disposes of collected trash/waste in onsite dumpster.
• Closes work orders upon completion. When necessary, consults with supervisor for orders demanding follow up or purchasing of material.
• Ensures compliance with the Good Neighbor Policy by acting as a liaison between the hospital and Schenley Park community.
• Removes trash and debris during daily ­rounds of the hospital perimeter grounds.
• Ensures the well water sprinkler systems are always in good working condition, conducting minor repairs as needed. Coordinates repairs of the well water sprinkler system with appropriate vendor(s).
• Ensures good working condition of all grounds-keeping equipment and coordinates repair as needed.
• Maintains the aesthetic look of the campus by cutting the grass and power edging all lawn borders of the exterior hospital lawns and Devonshire Blvd properties.
• Prunes and trims minor trees and bushes.
• Maintains plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and hedges as necessary.
• Removes all unwanted debris, trash, and leaves from exterior grounds. Cleans all grass clippings through the use of blowers and vacuums or by hand as required.
• Washes sidewalks, driveways, porches, steps with power washers as required.
• Waters lawns, shrubs, and ground cover through use of automatic or appropriate manual systems (e.g., water hoses).

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy & procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.
  

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English to solve complex problems and file basic reports
• Able to and willing to develop advanced skills operating tools and equipment appropriate for the position such as forklift, cherry pickers, lawn mowers, and general gas operated equipment
• Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions in a pleasant manner
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with customers and co-workers
• Comfortable wearing protective equipment

(EOE DFW)

5/10/17