Hospital Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain hospital grounds, ensuring a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include snow and ice removal, operating sweepers, mowers and other equipment, performing routine maintenance on grounds gear, maintaining trees, shrubs and lawns, and keeping exterior areas free of litter. Working conditions include weather exposure; schedule Sunday-Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and understand English.
• 6-12 months of related experience preferred.
• Massachusetts class D driver's license required.
• Heavy equipment operator license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of snow and ice removal (shoveling, sanding, salting, chopping, plowing, etc.)
• Operates mechanical equipment (e.g. sweeper, snowblowers, snow brushes, lawnmower, steam pressure washer, leaf vacuums/blowers, truck, van, vacuums, etc.) safely & according to procedure
• Performs preventive maintenance on all grounds equipment such as oil changes, tune ups, etc. and recommends major repairs as needed
• Maintains all horticultural material (trees, shrubs, lawns, hedges, flowers, plants, etc.) by pruning, mowing, etc.
• Performs routine periodic checks of all street drains & exterior stairwells
• Collects waste from exterior waste containers & transports it for disposal
• Polices ground areas, entrances, plazas, sidewalks and the playground for litter throughout the shift
• Performs seasonal decorating and sets up special functions
• Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary

Skills

English language

Groundskeeping

Lift >50 lbs

Massachusetts driver's license

Heavy equipment license

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain hospital grounds, ensuring a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include snow and ice removal, operating sweepers, mowers and other equipment, performing routine maintenance on grounds gear, maintaining trees, shrubs and lawns, and keeping exterior areas free of litter. Working conditions include weather exposure; schedule Sunday-Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.