Groundskeeper - Facilities and Construction

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is looking for a Groundskeeper to ensure a safe and clean exterior environment. The role involves routine evaluations of the grounds, identifying hazards, and coordinating maintenance activities. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of groundskeeping experience and mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in commercial groundskeeping.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Familiar with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of exterior environment.
• Evaluate grounds for hazards and perform routine cleaning.
• Use small engine equipment for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or vocational school graduate

Job description

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper will promote an exceptional experience and top-notch safety for customers and associates by maintaining the exterior environment in a manner consistent with the professional image expected of Health First facilities. Ensures the safety of customers and associates by routinely evaluating the grounds to identify and correct hazards. Coordinates evaluation and repair activities associated with the hurricane preparedness plan for the Facilities and Construction department.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the exterior environment by performing daily rounds on all areas including entrances, parking areas, sidewalks, landscape beds, outdoor seating/eating areas, etc.
2. Identify slip, trip, and fall hazards. Remediate hazards through use of concrete grinder, asphalt patch, hazard paint, etc. Report hazards requiring specialized skills to leadership to engage vendor.
3. Support ongoing safety of customers and associates by identifying all other safety deficiencies, such as lighting outages or damaged outdoor seating, and reporting to leadership immediately.
4. Perform routine cleaning of exterior areas including pressure cleaning hardscapes and entrances; removing trash and debris from grounds and exterior bins; sweeping/mopping exterior elevator lobbies, elevator cars, and stairwells; and removing grass and debris from signage, etc.
5. Routinely evaluate the function of exterior elements including storm drains, irrigation lines, signage, and lighting. Identify maintenance deficiencies and collaborate with leadership and the responsible discipline(s) to correct.
6. Routine use of small engine equipment including utility terrain vehicle, street sweeper, pressure washer, leaf blower, etc.
7. Perform, or coordinate with a vendor to perform, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair on small engine equipment utilized in the day-to-day operations of the grounds team.
8. Perform all responsibilities of the Facilities and Construction Hurricane Preparedness Plan related to the exterior grounds. This includes collection/removal of movable equipment; preparation and installation of sandbags; clearing of landscape hazards; etc.
9. Refresh aesthetic components of the exterior environment including painting fixtures, replacing signage, installing seating, etc.
10. Interact with Customers, Visitors, Doctors, and Associates in a professional and respectful manner. Must be able to direct individuals to various locations throughout the facility and convey the status of service requests.

Qualifications - External

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: n/a
• Licensure: n/a
• Certification: n/a
• Work Experience: 2 years’ experience in commercial groundskeeping.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Mechanical skills to maintain and repair equipment.
• Familiar with basic computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School or vocational school graduate
• Licensure: n/a
• Certification: n/a
• Work Experience: n/a
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: n/a

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally (1-33%): Sitting, carrying, pushing, lifting and pulling up to 75 lbs., climbing. Contact with sharp objects and skin irritants, toxic exposure, nuisance dust, fumes and sprays and hazardous cleaning solutions.
• Frequently (34-66%): Standing and walking on grass and concrete, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling, fingering, feeling, reaching at waist level or overhead, talking. Loud noise, twisting of back and neck, hazardous materials and mechanical equipment.
• Continuously (67-100%): Seeing, hearing, smelling, and repetitive movement of both hands. Exposure to outdoor environment including all weather conditions.