Full-time Groundskeeper

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role involves maintaining the hospital grounds, including trash collection, lawn care, and operating landscaping equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Join a team that values quality service and kindness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for all who enter the facility. If you are passionate about maintaining a beautiful and safe campus, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy objects exceeding 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of hospital grounds and parking lots.
• Safely operate motorized equipment for landscaping tasks.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Safe operation of motorized equipment

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Edger/weed cutter

Leaf blower

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

1. Collect trash and debris from entire hospital campus, including parking lots and surrounding sidewalks and lawns.
2. Sweep and clear debris from drive through entrances on the east and west side of hospital.
3. Empty trash receptacles as necessary.
4. Cut grass, maintain lawns, trim around trees, walkways and markers.
5. 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!