Groundskeeper - Grounds - Full Time/Days - REQ# 2134759704

Antelope Valley Medical Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 58,883,000 - 84,272,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the hospital grounds under the supervision of the Director of Engineering. The role emphasizes safety, neatness, and timely maintenance of lawns, shrubs, and walkways to keep the campus welcoming and secure.

The ideal candidate will operate lawn and edging equipment, perform pruning, fertilizing, and seasonal tasks, and comply with AVMC safety and attendance policies while supporting a collaborative hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• CA Driver’s License is required/preferred as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds to ensure a safe, well-groomed environment.
• Mow lawns with powered equipment and edge walkways.
• Prune shrubs and trees; plant grass, flowers, and shrubs.
• Rake leaves, remove debris; shovel snow from walkways.
• Fertilize and spray insecticides; manage irrigation.
• Operate vehicles and ground equipment safely.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Motorized equipment use

Chemicals and pesticides knowledge

Irrigation techniques

Follow oral instructions

Education

High School diploma preferred

CA Driver’s License

Job description

• Location 1600 West Avenue J,Lancaster, CA, 93534,United States
• Base Pay $20.54 - $29.41 / Hour
• Employee Type Regular
• Required Degree NONE

Job Objective:

Under the immediate management of the Director of Engineering, Supervisor or Lead Groundskeeper, performs work with a high degree of accuracy and skill maintaining the overall appearance of the Medical Center grounds, which results in a safe well-groomed environment by cutting and edging lawn, trimming, raking, shoveling snow, pruning shrubs and trees. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Communicates with Director of Engineering or designee of any problem areas that need attention.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance on Campus
• Remove trash and debris from the parking area and Medical Center entrances.
• Cuts lawns using powered equipment.
• Edges walkways and flower beds using edging tools.
• Rakes leave and remove to an appropriate area.
• Shovels snow from walkways and entrances.
• Prunes shrubs and trees using appropriate powered and non-powered equipment.
• Fertilizes lawn, shrubs, trees, and sprays insecticides.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Pulls weeds.
• Performs painting as needed on grounds.
• Safe Operation of Equipment/Vehicles
• Responsible for operating Medical Center vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Operating all tools in a safe and appropriate manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of methods of Landscaping.
• Knowledge of the use and care of motorized equipment and hand/power tools used in ground maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Knowledge of irrigation techniques using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods.

Skills:

Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral instructions and read written instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools, operate motorized equipment and vehicles such as cars, trucks and vans.
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly over time.

AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

Education and Experience:

Education:

• High School diploma is preferred

Experience:

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• CA Driver’s License

AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff.
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information.
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Safely and effectively use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties.
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
• Display a willingness to work as a team player.
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work involves standing and walking for the majority of the day, and requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling and reaching.
• Majority of work is performed outside during all seasons and all weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat.
• Will require frequent climbing to 5-10 feet, occasionally over 15 feet.
• Will require frequent pushing/pulling of up to 50 lbs.
• Will require frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs. with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to loud noises, chemicals, odors, fumes, moving and mechanical parts, with use of PPE required.

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education:

• High School diploma is preferred

Experience:

Required Licensure and/or Certifications: