Groundskeeper

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to help maintain the grounds of hospital properties under a planned maintenance program. This role focuses on keeping exterior spaces safe and aesthetically pleasing for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring irrigation, fertilization, and pest control needs, working with the Lead to execute a scheduled pressure washing regimen, and maintaining landscaping tools while ordering supplies as

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping/grounds care, preferably on large properties.
• Familiarity with basic computer use and Windows OS is a plus.
• Knowledge of field and industry codes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital grounds under a planned maintenance program.
• Monitor irrigation, fertilization, and pest control needs.
• Assist with pressure washing schedule and upkeep of tools.
• Order supplies as needed and ensure equipment is in good condition.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Windows familiarity

Strong communication

Minimal supervision

Hand tools know-how

3+ years experience

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Department

Facilities Management

Job Summary

Helps maintain the grounds of the various Hospital properties following a planned grounds maintenance program. Helps monitor hospital properties for their irrigation, fertilization and pest control needs. Works with Lead to maintain a scheduled pressure washing regiment on hospital properties. Maintains landscaping tools and equipment and orders supplies as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Requires experience working in the landscaping/grounds care field (primarily in grounds maintenance of large resort or institutional properties.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer familiarity with computers and related software (Windows Operating Systems).
• Prefer familiarity with codes applicable to field and industry.
• Prefer irrigation system maintenance / repair experience.
• Prefer proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prefer working knowledge of hand tools pertinent to trade(s).
• Prefer three (3) years of experience, preferably in large plant operations.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred License and Certs

FDL: Valid Driver's License

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/