General Maintenance 2-Groundskeeper

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of the campus grounds. The role covers landscaping, turf, irrigation, and snow removal to keep outdoor spaces attractive and inviting year-round.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The position involves operating lawn care equipment, power washers, and related tools, with opportunities to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on grounds equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate grounds equipment and power washers.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Record and report work orders daily.

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.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Lawn care

Snow removal

Maintenance

Tools

Power washers

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.