Groundskeeper in Lincoln, Nebraska at Bryan Health

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under occasional supervision, performs skilled and unskilled grounds activities in accordance with Medical Center policies and procedures. Ensures daily workload is carried out through individual or cooperative efforts. Performs lawn and grounds maintenance of hospital/campus/properties owned by the Medical Center. May be assigned to maintenance/snow removal during inclement weather.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Records work tasks and time to complete tasks daily; returns logs to manager weekly.

3. *Performs general grounds work on hospital campus and properties that include seeding, mowing, trimming, raking, and planting flowers, trees and shrubs.

4. May be assigned to perform duties outside of trade, particularly during inclement weather.

5. Performs preventative maintenance and minor maintenance on equipment; operates applicable facility maintenance equipment.

6. Recommends needed materials for assigned work activity.

7. Assists with new employee orientation and training.

8. Mows grounds and rental properties as appropriate/or assigned.

9. *Maintains grounds sprinkler system.

10. *Polices and maintains grounds, parking lots, parking garages and rental properties to maintain professional appearance and user safety.

11. Controls weeds in flowerbeds, lawn, park areas and parking lots.

12. *Checks and reports equipment with safety defects or needed repairs; cleans, services, and calibrates equipment daily.

13. Administers chemicals according to manufacturer's label instructions; wears appropriate equipment when applying chemicals.

14. Maintains and updates Material Safety Data manual.

15. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

16. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

17. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be 16 years of age or older. Prior grounds maintenance experience desired. Must obtain EPA Chemical Applicator's License required within one (1) year of date of hire.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State of Nebraska driver’s license required. Verification and maintenance of responsible driving record per facility standards required.