Groundskeeper - Facilities Management - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor spaces at hospital facilities. You will cut lawns, trim and edge around walks, prune shrubs, spray fertilizers and herbicides, rake leaves, and perform basic repairs on equipment.

You will also be responsible for snow removal, drainage maintenance, planting, watering, and keeping grounds clean. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to follow simple instructions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Groundskeeping or maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and perform basic math.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and work in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees; sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizers and pesticides.
• Rakes and bags leaves; cleans grounds and drains; shovels snow and spreads salt.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; waters lawns and shrubs.
• Repairs basic equipment and maintains sprinkler systems; sharpens tools.
• Repairs fences, gates, and walks; paints fences and outbuildings.

Skills

Reading skills

Basic math

Simple sentences

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Lawn mower

Spreader

Snow removal equipment

Garden tools

Job description

Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property by performing the following duties. Experience Qualifications* Prior ground keeping or maintenance experience. PreferredSkills and Abilities* Ability 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 do* Cuts 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 Requirements* 40% Clinic supportRequired for All Jobs* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health* Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Not Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines* Workspace 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 Capability* On-Site; No RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility* No Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands* Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Walking: 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 Conditions* Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour* Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour* Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour* Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour* Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour* Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour* Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour