Groundskeeper

Insight Health Systems; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Insight Health Systems in Michigan is seeking a maintenance technician to perform routine to skilled groundskeeping and equipment maintenance on campus. Primary duties include mowing, trimming, planting, plowing, salting, and ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires sound judgment during emergencies and may involve security tasks or assisting facilities staff. Qualifications include a high school diploma with trade school or equivalent experience, strong communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma with trade school or prior work experience required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communications for reports.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships.
• Must have a reliable phone and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory training and pass tests.
• Utilize work orders, PMS, and tasks management system.
• Discuss concerns with the director.
• Plan daily work to keep up with orders and PMs.
• May perform security duties.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to move furniture and supplies.
• Troubleshoot problems and order parts for repairs.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Inspect lawn sprinkler systems and equipment; report hazards.
• Report safety, fire, and security hazards to the appropriate offices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma with trade school or prior work experience

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