Grounds Technician II

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Indiana is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to care for outdoor spaces. You will maintain parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaped areas, ensuring safety and a positive campus image.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with horticulture training and at least two years' experience in nursery or grounds maintenance; valid driver’s license and ability to operate equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with horticulture specialization required.
• Two years of nursery/grounds maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exterior hospital properties including parking lots, sidewalks and landscaped areas.
• Interact with hospital staff, administration, physicians, volunteers, contractors and community.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and systems are kept in safe operating condition and follow policies.
• Evaluate and repair malfunctioning equipment and recommend replacements.
• Process work orders and preventive maintenance orders in a timely manner.
• Keep records of work performed, location, resources used and time required.
• Prune, trim and plant shrubs; maintain landscaped areas.
• Remove snow and ice; apply ice melt to keep areas clear and safe.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Horticulture knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED with horticulture specialization

Job description

Job Overview

• Maintains all outside hospital properties, including parking lots, landscaped areas, sidewalks, street and driveway areas, contributing to the Hospital's image.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exterior hospital properties in a professional and thorough manner. This position interacts with Hospital employees, administration, physicians, volunteers, contractors, vendors, regulatory officials and the community.
• Assures that the facility, equipment and systems are maintained in safe operating condition, and continually works in a safe manner, following all relevant policies, procedures and codes.
• Evaluates and repairs malfunctioning equipment and recommends replacement as necessary.
• Processes work orders and preventive maintenance orders through the system in an effective and timely manner.
• Keeps informed on code requirements and changes in procedures.
• Maintains records of work performed, location, resources utilized, and time required.
• Must be a licensed driver and able to operate a motorized sweeper, lawn tractor and mowers.
• Prunes, trims, and plants shrubs and maintains landscaped areas by spraying or fertilizing.
• Removes snow and ice, and applies chemical ice melt to keep parking lots and sidewalks clear and safe.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), plus specialized or technical equivalent in horticulture Required

Experience Qualifications

Two years' relevant experience in nursery and/or commercial grounds maintenance preferred