Groundskeeper - (Union)

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site parking

Union wage $17/hour

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

LifeBridge Health’s Sinai Hospital is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain 80 acres of grounds year-round, from planting in spring to snow removal in winter. The role supports safety and accessibility for patients, families, and staff, with seasonal outdoor maintenance and equipment operation.

The position is unionized with negotiated wage scales and benefits, reflecting a stable, year-round workload and opportunities for seniority protections. Maryland licensure and safe driving are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of grounds care or related outdoor maintenance experience.
• Full Maryland Driver's License required (provisional/permit licenses not accepted).
• Good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital grounds through mowing, pruning, trimming, and fertilizing on a set seasonal schedule.
• Ensure outdoor irrigation systems and pest control operations run smoothly from spring through fall.
• Own snow and ice removal so the campus stays accessible for patients, families, and staff through the winter.
• Keep hospital grounds free of litter and debris year-round.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

About The Role

Sinai Hospital's Facilities team keeps 80 acres of hospital grounds running through every season, for a campus that never closes. As a Groundskeeper, you handle the outdoor upkeep that keeps the hospital accessible and safe year-round, from spring planting through winter snow removal.

Sinai Hospital's Facilities team keeps 80 acres of hospital grounds running through every season, for a campus that never closes. As a Groundskeeper, you handle the outdoor upkeep that keeps the hospital accessible and safe year-round, from spring planting through winter snow removal.

Why Join LifeBridge Health

Join a stable, multi-hospital health system with steady, year-round grounds work.

Be part of a team whose work directly supports patient and visitor safety and experience.

Union position with negotiated wage scales, benefits, seniority protections, and job security.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital grounds through mowing, pruning, trimming, and fertilizing on a set seasonal schedule
• Ensure outdoor irrigation systems and pest control operations run smoothly from spring through fall
• Own snow and ice removal so the campus stays accessible for patients, families, and staff through the winter
• Keep hospital grounds free of litter and debris year-round

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of grounds care, landscaping, or related outdoor maintenance experience
• Full Maryland Driver's License required (provisional and permit licenses not accepted)
• Good driving record required
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions
• Comfortable operating grounds equipment (mowers, trimmers, snow removal equipment)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Free on-site parking
• Union rate $17/hour

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.