Groundskeeper-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, located in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking a Groundskeeper to operate, maintain, and repair lawn and grounds equipment and perform routine grounds maintenance for the medical center and satellite facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid NC driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Duties include landscaping inspection, equipment servicing, and assisting in safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 3 months on-the-job training to become familiar with groundskeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Determine means and methods to accomplish tasks, securing tools, materials, and estimating time.
• Service and maintain grounds equipment.
• Inspect lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees for pests.
• Perform periodic inspections of courtyards, landscaped areas, beds, roadways, sidewalks and parking lots.
• Perform snow and ice removal as required.
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and recommend improvements.
• Complete assigned grounds duties promptly and on time.
• Complete scheduled staff training and in-service for facilities and Life Safety systems.
• Observe safety practices and wear protective devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety knowledge

Numerical ability

Power equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Engineering

Job Family

Service

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Operate, adjust, maintain, and repair lawn and grounds equipment. Perform grounds maintenance for the medical center and associated satellite facilities.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Determine the means and methods to be used in accomplishing assigned tasks securing the appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and supplies and estimating time and manpower required

• Service and maintain grounds equipment

• Inspect lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests

• Perform periodic inspections of courtyard areas, landscaped areas, planting beds, roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots

• Perform snow and ice removal as required

• Capable of installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems and equipment

• Conduct preventative maintenance in accordance with the established Grounds program providing recommendations for improvement and modification

• Complete assigned grounds duties promptly, accurately and within the prescribed time limits

• Complete scheduled staff training and in-service for physical plant, building, HVAC, Plumbing and Life Safety systems and equipment

• Participate in performance improvement and information management activities

• Assist in updating and modifying grounds maintenance program as required to meet facility needs

• Observe safety practices and standards and wear required protective devices

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required

Work Experience :

• 3 months on-the-job training to become familiar with groundskeeping duties required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Understand all safety requirements

• Numerical ability to measure ingredients and learn dilution ratios

• Motor coordination to operate power equipment and move equipment safely around trees and vehicles

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to move throughout the Medical Center

• Visual acuity for reviewing product information

• Work is heavy, involving lifting and carrying supplies, equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds

• Extensive standing and walking is necessary for operating shears, pushing lawn mowers, or digging plant beds

• Stooping, kneeling, and crouching for picking up waste or litter and to perform weeding and planting

Required Licenses and Certifications

Driver’s License - Division of Motor Vehicles

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity