Maintenance Specialist

Putnam County Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital is seeking a Groundskeeper to ensure attractive and safe outdoor areas. You will maintain turf, plantings, and hardscape, following schedules for mowing, pruning, and fertilizing, while training new staff and keeping equipment in good condition.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, 1–2 years of grounds experience, and a valid driver’s license. Familiarity with TrackIt and Workhub is a plus, with a 25% travel expectation as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of related groundskeeping experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uniform landscaping and grounds appearance, both hardscape and lawn.
• Follow schedules for mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and planting.
• Orient new staff to groundskeeping and equipment.
• Maintain outdoor equipment and report service needs to the director.
• Use hand and power tools safely and escalate issues per chain of command.

Education

HS/GED

Tools

TrackIt

Workhub

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the facility. Assists maintenance specialists with common building repair tasks, completes basic mechanic assistant functions, changes light bulbs, paints doors etc.Job Duties/Responsibilities:• Ensures landscaping is uniform with a satisfactory appearance, both hardscape and lawn areas• Follows established schedules for trimming/pruning, fertilizing, mowing the lawn, planting, etc• Ability to calculate amount of materials needed for landscaping projects• Ensures work sites are left clean and tools and equipment are returned to storage• Stays current with new landscaping techniques, supplies and equipment• Orients new staff to groundskeeping and equipment• Maintains outdoor equipment and advises Director of Plant Operations when services are needed (oil/filter change, replace part, etc.)• Collaborates with teammates and follows proper chain of command for escalating issues• Performs other duties as assignedEducation Experience: HS Graduate or EquivalentYears of Related Experience: 1-2 YearsLicense/Certificate Required: NoDriver's License Required: YesTravel Requirements: 25%Age Requirement: 18+Job Requirements:• Ability to work under limited supervision• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong attention to detail• Physical stamina to handle being active for a full shift• Possesses knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems and maintenance, herbicides/pesticides• Follows all safety regulations: wears safety apparel when working, i.e., safety glasses, appropriate shoes• Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures• Familiarity with or the ability to quickly learn TrackIt and Workhub systems• Ability to use hand tools and power tools• Excellent organizational and time management skillsPreferred Skills:• Background in HVAC, steam production, commercial plumbing, bio-medical, or related experience