Outdoor Groundskeeper & Lawn Care Specialist

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor spaces at hospital facilities. You will cut lawns, trim and edge around walks, prune shrubs, spray fertilizers and herbicides, rake leaves, and perform basic repairs on equipment.

You will also be responsible for snow removal, drainage maintenance, planting, watering, and keeping grounds clean. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to follow simple instructions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Groundskeeping or maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and perform basic math.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and work in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees; sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizers and pesticides.
• Rakes and bags leaves; cleans grounds and drains; shovels snow and spreads salt.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; waters lawns and shrubs.
• Repairs basic equipment and maintains sprinkler systems; sharpens tools.
• Repairs fences, gates, and walks; paints fences and outbuildings.

Skills

Reading skills

Basic math

Simple sentences

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Lawn mower

Spreader

Snow removal equipment

Garden tools

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor spaces at hospital facilities. You will cut lawns, trim and edge around walks, prune shrubs, spray fertilizers and herbicides, rake leaves, and perform basic repairs on equipment.

You will also be responsible for snow removal, drainage maintenance, planting, watering, and keeping grounds clean. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to follow simple instructions in a fast-paced environment.