Groundskeeper - Facilities Management - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a full-time groundskeeper to maintain the exterior areas of hospital properties in Topeka, KS. The role involves mowing, trimming, pruning, landscaping, and basic snow removal tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The job requires ability to perform simple arithmetic, follow instructions, and operate common maintenance tools. On-site work with physical demands including lifting and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Ground keeping or maintenance experience required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measure units.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns and edges around walks and beds.
• Sprays fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Rakes leaves and cleans grounds.
• Shovels snow and applies salt.
• Plants and waters grass, trees, and shrubs.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Reading words

Numeracy

Basic sentences

Two-digit arithmetic

One-two step instructions

Attention to detail

Tools

Lawn mower

Spreader

Snow removal equipment

Sprinkler system maintenance

Job description

Position Status:Full timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewMaintains grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property by performing the following duties.Experience QualificationsPrior ground keeping or maintenance experience. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesAbility to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. (Required proficiency)Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. (Required proficiency)Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. (Required proficiency)What you will doCuts lawns. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides. Rakes and bags leaves.Cleans grounds and removes litter. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.Shovels snow from walks and driveways. Push snow with truck or tractor. Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Waters lawn and shrubs.Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment. Maintains and repairs lawn sprinkler system.Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.Repairs fences, gates, walls, and walks. Paints fences and outbuildings.Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.Travel Requirements40% Clinic supportRequired for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Not Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 HoursCrawling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCrouching: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDriving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 HoursDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 HoursHandling: Frequently 3-5 HoursHearing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursKneeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding: Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping: Occasionally 1-3 HoursTalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursPhysical Demand Comments:Will need to occasionally life or move items of 100 pound or more. Employee will need the ability to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Working ConditionsBurn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNoise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.