Groundskeeper- Fulltime, Day shift- Jackson West M.C

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Groundskeeper for full-time maintenance duties including landscape care, equipment operation, and debris removal. The role supports journeymen and performs routine tasks with supervision by a foreman or skilled craftsman.

Candidate should have 0–3 years of related experience and a strong High School diploma is strongly preferred. This position requires physical activity and adherence to CARE values in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Operates power mowers, saws, edger's, and clippers and other equipment used in landscaping and ground maintenance.
• Operates hospital vehicle in removing debris.
• Pressure cleans patios and entrances when necessary.
• Trim foliage, cuts grass and weeds, digs holes for trees and shrubs, assists in planting trees and shrubbery, trims hedge and rakes leaves.
• Operates equipment in a safe way to prevent accidents.
• Reports immediately, malfunctions of equipment to supervisor.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stress management

Instruction following

Judgment and independence

Technology/software knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Miami, FL Full-Time JW-HouseKeeping Services

Summary

Groundskeeper performs heavy manual work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks. Employees in this class perform laboring tasks requiring some acquired skills in the use of hand tools and equipment, or occasional operation of light automotive equipment. Duties may include removing, cleaning, adjusting and lubricating mechanical equipment and assisting journeymen in a variety of trade and craft areas. Employees in this classification are responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools or equipment used. Instructions are usually received orally and routine tasks are performed with considerable independence; more difficult work is performed under the supervision of a foreman or skilled craftsman. All work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Operates power mowers, saws, edger's, and clippers and other equipment used in landscaping and ground maintenance.
• Operates hospital vehicle in removing debris.
• Pressure cleans patios and entrances when necessary.
• Trim foliage, cuts grass and weeds, digs holes for trees and shrubs, assists in planting trees and shrubbery, trims hedge and rakes leaves.
• Operates equipment in a safe way to prevent accidents.
• Reports immediately, malfunctions of equipment to supervisor.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skill

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Non-licensed worker.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).