Full-time Groundskeeper

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Health Systems is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker in Chicago, IL. This role involves maintaining the hospital grounds and parking lots, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities include trash collection, lawn maintenance, and operation of motorized equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to lift heavy objects, and should be prepared to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Commitment to patient care and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate lawn mowers, edgers, and leaf blowers.
• Capability to withstand various weather conditions for prolonged periods.
• Handling of toxic substances and working near loud machinery.

Responsibilities

• Collect trash and debris from the hospital campus.
• Sweep and clear debris from drive-through entrances.
• Maintain lawns and cut grass.
• Empty trash receptacles as necessary.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

Lawn maintenance skills

Operation of motorized equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, in conjunction with the Director, Facilities & Engineering, maintains and cares for the hospital grounds and adjoining parking lots, by performing listed duties, in order to ensure patient, visitor and employee safety as well as a clean and attractive campus.

These duties are to be performed in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collect trash and debris from entire hospital campus, including parking lots and surrounding sidewalks and lawns.
• Sweep and clear debris from drive through entrances on the east and west side of hospital.
• Empty trash receptacles as necessary.
• Cut grass, maintain lawns, trim around trees, walkways and markers
• Safely operate all motorized equipment, including lawn mower, edger/weed cutter and leaf blower.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Education And Experience

Must have an ability to lift heavy objects that may exceed 50 lbs. Will be standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, walking and sitting for 4 hours or more as required. Works in all weather conditions, handles toxic substances, wears protective gear when necessary and may work around loud machinery.

Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workplace diversity!