Hospital Grounds & Facilities Technician

Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Building and Grounds Technician to maintain the hospital grounds and surrounding facilities at 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621. The role supports patient care and staff operations by keeping exterior areas clean, safe, and compliant with healthcare standards.

The position involves operating mowers, trimmers, blowers, and snow removal equipment, plus basic landscaping tasks and documentation of work orders and inspections.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in building maintenance and grounds/landscaping, preferably in healthcare or institutional setting.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital grounds including landscaping, snow removal, and exterior cleanliness.
• Safely operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment.
• Perform basic landscaping such as edging, pruning and weeding.
• Assist with environmental services and infection control protocols during repairs and renovations.
• Support facility readiness for emergencies and coordinate with vendors for repairs.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Blueprints reading

Communication

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Building and Grounds Technician to maintain the hospital grounds and surrounding facilities at 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621. The role supports patient care and staff operations by keeping exterior areas clean, safe, and compliant with healthcare standards.

The position involves operating mowers, trimmers, blowers, and snow removal equipment, plus basic landscaping tasks and documentation of work orders and inspections.