Groundskeeper

Buchanan County Health Center; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, Iowa, is looking for a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform essential tasks such as mowing, snow removal, and gardening across the campus. The candidate will maintain equipment sheds and operate power and light machinery.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with at least 1 year of experience in gardening or grounds maintenance. This role ensures the upkeep of the campus grounds and supports the maintenance team as necessary.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in gardening or grounds maintenance is required.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of safe use of gardening equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing and snow removal.
• Maintain exterior equipment sheds and assist maintenance team members.
• Operate power equipment and light machinery as needed.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Operating power equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power equipment

Light machinery

Job description

Under immediate supervision of the Director of Plant Operations Maintenance, performs grounds maintenance, including but not limited to: mowing, snow removal, and gardening duties on the BCHC campuses. Maintains exterior equipment sheds. Operates power equipment and light machinery and performs other labor required to maintain all campus ground locations and assists Maintenance team members as needed.

Education & Training Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience Requirements

1 year experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or landscape maintenance required and the ability to safely operate power equipment and tools.

Knowledge of safe use of equipment and chemicals related to gardening, grounds maintenance or landscape maintenance.