Groundskeeper/General Maintenance - Rush Memorial Hospital

• JOB SUMMARY

  • The Groundskeeper/General Maintenance contributes to effective operations of the campus grounds and facilities. This includes keeping the grounds free of litter, mowing, trimming, painting, weed control, snow removal, performing general maintenance tasks, and contributes to the department’s quality measures. Groundskeeper will assist with daily maintenance of necessary equipment, ensure safety and overall cleanliness of the campus.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge & Experience
    • Skills-
      • Demonstrates ability to multi-task
      • Demonstrates ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
      • If age is 21 or older, driving record must meet standards in order to drive RMH vehicle
    • Knowledge-
      • Basic knowledge of landscaping, to include mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing; snow removal, basic maintenance experience
    • Education-
      • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Experience-
      • Previous grounds keeping experience preferred
      • A working knowledge of preventative maintenance on required equipment
      • General Maintenance knowledge preferred
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    Authority and Accountability
    • Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
    • Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, providers, patients, volunteers, visitors and outside agency personnel.
    • Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people
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    Aptitudes
    • Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking and adjust to change
    • Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
    • Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary

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