Groundskeeper

SouthCoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain hospital grounds, assist with parking garage cleanliness, and support landscapes across our campus. The role requires a proactive, safety‑minded approach and flexibility to meet the department's needs.

You will report to the Executive Director of Engineering/Facilities & EVS and may work weekends, holidays, and on-call. A high school diploma and valid MA driver's license are required; vaccination against flu and COVID-19

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanic related trade school or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain general maintenance tools.
• Three to five years experience preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 or be exempt with a signed waiver.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds clean-up on hospital grounds and other Southcoast properties.
• Assist in oversight/cleaning of parking garage(s) and landscaping contractor.
• Replace/monitor plantings on grounds as needed.
• Provide general equipment maintenance and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Assist other trades to complete required work; may include weekend/on-call duties.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mechanic related trade school or related experience

Valid Massachusetts Driver's License

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Groundskeeper

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position reports to the Executive Director of Engineering/Facilities & EVS or designee. Perform grounds clean-up efforts on hospital grounds and other Southcoast properties as needed on a routine basis; assist in the oversight/cleaning of the parking garage(s), landscaping contractor, replace/monitor plantings on grounds as needed. Provide general equipment maintenance, troubleshoot equipment malfunctioning for the facility grounds equipment and assist all trades as needed to complete required work as assigned. Availability to work weekends, holidays and off-hours. Flexible in work schedule to meet the needs of the department and the organization and provide reliable and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff. On-occasion, on-call duties required.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanic related trade school or other related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain general maintenance tools.
• Three to five years experience preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Drivers License
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.