Groundskeeper

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

Insight Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance Technician to perform routine to skilled duties including lawn care, snow removal, and related tasks on campus. The role emphasizes safety for patients, staff, and visitors and requires quick decision-making during system failures.

Responsibilities include handling work orders, coordinating with the Facilities team, and conducting rounds to maintain sidewalks and equipment, with occasional security duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade experience required.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Experience with lawncare and snow removal is preferred.
• Strong communication and reporting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory training and pass related tests.
• Manage work orders and preventive maintenance in the system.
• Coordinate with director on concerns and issues.
• Plan daily routines to meet work orders and PMs.
• Occasionally perform security duties as needed.
• Assist in moving furniture and supplies with staff.
• Troubleshoot, order parts, and repair equipment.
• Operate hand/power tools and perform minor electrical checks.
• Inspect sprinkler systems and labeling of chemicals.
• Report hazards and equipment issues to Facilities.
• Conduct campus rounds to ensure safety and operation.

Skills

Lawncare experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to skilled maintenance duties involving mowing, trimming, planting, plowing, shoveling and salting. Performs a variety of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on lawn care and snow removal equipment and other related duties with priority given to patient, staff, visitor safety. Requires sound judgement and rapid decision making abilities during system failures to avoid injury to persons or damage to equipment. The worker may be required to perform any and all duties listed below

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to skilled maintenance duties involving mowing, trimming, planting, plowing, shoveling and salting. Performs a variety of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on lawn care and snow removal equipment and other related duties with priority given to patient, staff, visitor safety. Requires sound judgement and rapid decision making abilities during system failures to avoid injury to persons or damage to equipment. The worker may be required to perform any and all duties listed below

Duties:

• Required to attend mandatory training and pass any associated test
• Required to utilize program for work orders, pms, and tasks
• Talks with director about concerns or issues
• Prioritizes and plans out daily work routine to keep up with work orders and pms
• At times can be required to perform Security duties
• At times works with Maintenance staff to move furniture and or supplies
• Has the ability to supervise and work with students performing community service
• Trouble shoots problems, orders parts, and completes repairs to equipment
• Contacts manufacturer for technical assistance when needed and helps place orders for service and or repairs
• Operates hand tools and or power tools
• Completes minor repairs to electrical systems of equipment
• Inspects and performs tests on lawn sprinkler systems and equipment.
• Reports any safety and or fire hazards found while performing job
• Reports any Security violations found
• Conducts rounds of campus to ensure sidewalks are maintained and proper operation of equipment
• Ensures that bottles are properly labeled with chemical being used
• Ensures that equipment is in proper location
• Reports defective equipment to Facilities office
• Reports hazards to department director and or facilities office
• Adheres to Infection Control policies – follows procedures
• Assists in evacuations or other emergency actions when necessary
• At times may be requested to transport bio hazard wastes on campus – clinics to hospital

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in lawncare a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills while interacting with others
• Excellent written communications for creating reports and reporting issues
• High school diploma and trade school or prior work experience
• Ability to build and maintain a good working relationship with others
• Must have a reliable phone
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to meet insurance requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work from ladders, stoop, bend, and push or pull carts and equipment
• Must be able to stand, or walk for long periods, and be able to respond quickly to incidents
• Ability to remain calm and composed during emergencies or high pressure situations
• Must be mentally and physically fit in the event of high risk interactions
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Must be able to understand and follow lock out / tag out procedures

OSHA Exposure Classification:

• May come in contact with blood or body fluids or other Bio-Hazards
• May be in contact with water and cleaning solutions throughout the shift
• Risk of exposure to communicable diseases
• Risk or exposure to high temperatures – electrical – moving parts

PPE:

• Safety Goggles / Face shield
• Masks / Respirator
• Gloves

Benefits for our Full Time Team Members:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K plan available
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law. Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer Workplace