Groundskeeper

Navajo Preference Employment Act In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference. Position Summary The purpose of this position is to provide ground maintenance and minor building repair maintenance for Echo Cliffs Health Center. Groundskeeper/Recycler maintains the exterior safety, cleanliness, and aesthetics of the building facility for Echo Cliffs while managing its waste diversion and recycling program. Performs ground maintenance and minor repair to maintenance building, utilities, and equipment. Prevents hazards, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting the facility’s overall infection control standards. Necessary Qualifications Education: High School graduate or equivalent (GED). Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in landscaping, commercial groundskeeping, and facilities maintenance. Demonstrate through past work experience the knowledge in operations of power tools and equipment pertinent to maintenance of grounds and buildings. Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: Positive working relationships with others. Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints. Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences. Must be able to read and write. Must be able to understand written and oral instructions from immediate supervisor or designee. Incumbent must have knowledge in operations of power tools and equipment pertinent to maintenance of grounds and buildings. Must have knowledge of safe handling of fertilizers/deicers. Must be able to independently determine the nature of the problem and extent of required repairs. Must have computer and technical skills. Must have communication skills. Must have a valid state driver’s license in order to operate a TCRHCC owned or leased vehicle. Completion of and above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job. Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job. Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job. Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC. Essential Functions Inspect grounds, lawn, and turf areas and take appropriate action to correct problems such as erosion, traffic damage, installing/repairing borders, bare spots, weed control, etc. Prune and trim shrubs, hedges, and trees to maintain neatness and prevent safety hazards. Hauls debris, sand, gravel, tools, supplies and other equipment using a variety of transport vehicles. Inspect and repair pavement for spalling, cracking, depressions, scaling, buckling, and damage; gravel, cinder, dirt areas for breaks, potholes, traffic deterioration, and damage; traffic markings/signs for legibility/vandalism. Clear and drain channels, culverts, storm drains from mud, sand, weeds and debris. Inspect and repair fences, walls, metal post rails for rust, corrosion, looseness, damage, deterioration, loose paint, wood rot, insect damage, and vandalism. Clean, sweep, and clear sidewalks to provide safe walkway for patients, visitors, employees and tenants. Check for weeds, trash, excavations, erosion, and debris along sidewalks, fence lines, and grounds. Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., in desired locations. Dig proper size hole and prepare soil for transplanting by use of water, fertilizer and various other chemicals. Spray seeded areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., with herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc., to control weed, disease, and insects. Prune and trim trees, shrubs, hedges, etc., to proper shape and size. Monitor and repair irrigation systems to ensure water conservation and prevent leaks. Shovel snow from steps, sidewalks and driveways of the hospital and surrounding buildings and grounds. Apply salt or other ice control materials to steps and sidewalks to prevent accidents to the patients, employees, and public. Drain, maintain culverts, lateral drains entrance pints for overflow and stoppages. Control trash around the building and fenced areas. Empty, clean, and sanitize exterior and designated exterior receptacles. Manage recycling programs, including the collection, sorting, and processing of paper, plastics, glass and cardboard. Operate all hand tools and equipment pertaining to functions of ground maintenance, landscaping and maintenance of tools and equipment. Operate and maintain street sweeper, lawn mower, utility vehicle, forklift, snow blowers, leaf blower, trimmers, weed eaters and front‑end loader. Operate pick‑up trucks, flat‑rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools as required. Install and remove outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required. Assist in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required. Assist maintenance staff with heavy lifting, furniture relocation or equipment setup as assigned. Assist with maintenance items such as wall repair, roof repair, and plumbing repair. Ensure all tools, chemicals, and equipment are securely and safely stored in compliance with TCRHCC policies. Report all work activity into work order system for tracking costs associated with all work performed and close out daily maintenance and repair tasks. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to face mask, gloves, gown, NIOSH‑approved N95 filtering respirator or higher (if available), and eye or face shield. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (See CDC website for most current updates). Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction. Perform other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr