Groundskeeper (Flex)

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a flexible, per diem grounds maintenance worker to keep a safe campus for patients, visitors and staff. You will operate large equipment for snow removal, plowing, salting, and general grounds upkeep, with responsibilities including mowing, pruning, and basic horticulture.

Typical hours run 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; the role is non-benefits eligible and offers flexibility with up to two days per week during favorable seasons. Prior experience and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds using various equipment.
• Perform snow removal.
• Operate loaders, tractors, dump trucks, pickups to plow and salt parking lots and sidewalks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Maintains grounds using various types of equipment. Maintain a safe campus for patients, visitors and employees. Provide manpower support to other trade areas as needed.

Job Duties

• Perform snow removal.
• Must operate large articulated front end loaders, tractors, dump trucks, pickups and other equipment to plow, salt and cinder parking lots and sidewalks to maintain safe conditions at all times.
• Must also operate snow melting equipment as needed to ensure ample parking for patients, visitors and employees.
• Must operate bucket truck, forklift, backhoe and front end loaders to support trade areas on an as needed basis.
• Must operate large street sweeper to maintain the parking structure and parking lots to reduce possibility of damage from salt and other winter deicing materials and to ensure a clean safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
• Perform preventive maintenance, clean and repair snowplows, front end loaders, road sweeper, tractors, mowers and various other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Prepares soil to plant flowers, lawns and shrubs.
• Apply fertilizer and insect control as needed.
• Mows and trims lawns.
• Prunes shrubs, weed and mulch shrub beds.
• Inspect plantings for evidence of insect and treat as needed.
• Clean road drains.
• Transports infectious waste, clear bag waste, recycling material and clean linens to outlaying buildings.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

• This is a Flex position (per diem, hours as needed). Non-benefits eligible.
• This flexible position offers up to two days of work per week during the spring, summer, and fall, with additional opportunities to assist with snow and ice removal during the winter season.
• Regular work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required

Experience

Minimum of 2 years related work experience – Required

Certification(s) and License(s)

None specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.