Groundskeeper

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor spaces, including mowing, snow removal, landscaping, and general grounds upkeep. You will operate lawn and snow removal equipment and assist with basic maintenance tasks.

Pay starts at $15.00 per hour with credit for relevant experience; typical schedule is day shifts, 40 hours per week, with potential for seasonal duties and driver responsibilities depending on location.

Qualifications

• Trade school or vocational school with courses in landscaping, horticulture, forestry or park management desired.
• Six months experience working with lawn care equipment preferred.
• May require applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or Certification.
• Depending on location, may require current valid driver's license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.
• Depending on location, class A Commercial Drivers License, and full compliance with DOT regulations required within 6 months from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Care for the organization’s maintained grounds, including all types of outdoor property maintenance, snow removal, equipment work, and basic tree trimming.
• Assist with inside maintenance and construction tasks, sprinkler systems, and parking lot repairs as needed.
• Operate equipment for dirt work and snow removal, and use hand/power tools as required.
• Support parking ramps, lawn maintenance, and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

Trade school or vocational school in landscaping/horticulture/forestry/park management

Six months experience with lawn care equipment

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

Our grounskeeping team is responsible for all areas of outdoor maintenance to include, mowing, tree trimming, snow removal, fertilizing, planting, cleaning and more

Pay starts at $15.00 with additional credit given for work experience relative to this role

Summary

Responsible for care of the organization's maintained grounds. Work will include, but not be limited to, all types of outside property maintenance, snow removal, equipment work, and basic tree trimming.

Job Description

• May assist with inside maintenance and construction assistance work. Assists with maintenance and repair of sprinkler systems. Assists with parking lot repairs, such as cold patching/asphalt repairs. Assists with assessments on grounds. May assist with minor electrical work. May assist with general maintenance work on various equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment for basic dirt work and snow removal equipment such as bobcats, trucks with snow removal equipment, power brooms etc. Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools as well as light and heavy-duty machinery helpful. Ability to work on high equipment, such as lifts, ladders etc. Experience in parking ramp, lawn maintenance, and general maintenance desired.
• Knowledge of mechanics and a working knowledge of plumbing, painting, electronics, masonry, carpentry, welding, and landscape technology. Adaptable to learn maintenance duties inside buildings when needed.
• Depending on location, may function as a seasonal shuttle driver for employees.

Qualifications

• Trade school or vocational school with courses in landscaping, horticulture, forestry or park management desired.
• Six months experience working with lawn care equipment preferred.
• May require applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or Certification.
• Depending on location, may require current valid driver's license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.
• Depending on location, class A Commercial Drivers License, and full compliance with DOT regulations required within 6 months from hire date.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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