General Maintenance 2-Groundskeeper

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus landscapes, turf, and outdoor facilities. The role involves operating lawn and snow removal equipment and performing routine maintenance on irrigation systems and grounds equipment.

The position emphasizes outdoor work, safety, infection-control procedures, and on-site responsibilities with standard daytime hours. Candidates should be able to lift up to 100 lbs and be available for occasional on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years general maintenance-related work experience OR completion of a trade school required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 100 lbs.
• May be on-call for emergencies and flexible hours.
• Driver's License and Act 34 clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Care for landscape and grounds.
• Operate lawn care, power washers, snow removal and related equipment.
• Maintain grounds equipment and irrigation systems.
• Perform maintenance in indoor/outdoor gardens and assist with signage, plumbing and lighting repairs.
• Record work orders and submit daily hours; maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Maintenance skills

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school completion

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Power washers

Snow removal equipment

Irrigation maintenance

Grounds maintenance tools

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in creating beautiful, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces? Join our team as a Groundskeeper and play a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of our campus. From landscaping and turf management to snow removal and irrigation maintenance, you'll help ensure our grounds remain attractive, accessible, safe and inviting year-round.

This General Maintenance 2- Groundskeeper will work Monday through Friday during the hours of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and making a visible impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Perform proper care of landscape and grounds.
• Operate equipment including lawn care, power washers, and snow removal i.e. weed eaters, edgers, mowers, sprayers, hoes, shovels, hand tools, snow plows, snow blowers, motorized vehicles, etc., and related grounds equipment as required.
• Provide upkeep of grounds equipment, including cleaning, painting and performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs to outdoor equipment, irrigation systems, furniture, outdoor structures, etc.
• Perform maintenance in the indoor/outdoor gardens and litter control as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with basic maintenance needs, as required, such as: signage maintenance (installations, upgrades, cleaning, etc.), plumbing repairs to storm and drain areas, irrigation systems, rain conductors, etc. and outdoor lighting repair and re-lamping.
• Perform power-washing and maintenance of hard surface paved areas, parking areas, sidewalks, etc.
• Report outdoor campus safety concerns and aesthetic issues to supervisor in writing or electronic communication.
• Perform all work following infection control procedures.
• Record personal work orders and submit hours to supervisor on a daily basis.
• Maintain clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas.
• Perform any maintenance work required in which skills can be utilized.
• Performs all duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years general maintenance-related work experience OR completion of a trade school required.
• Military experience considered. Landscaping experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Ability to stand, walk, etc. for extended periods and ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift shovel, etc. required.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Must be able to work overtime or off-hours when necessary.
• Must be able to accept flexible working hours and shifts and be available on an on-call basis for emergency responses.
• May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Driver's License
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran