Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper Position at Bergen New Bridge Medical CenterJoin Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a groundskeeper.Job Duties:Clears away litter from around buildings and parking lots.Responsible for fertilization and application of control materials to turf and shrubbery beds. Prepares seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil.Plants trees, seeds and bulbs.Maintains all ornamental and flower beds.Prunes trees and trims hedges.Mows lawns.Connects sprinkling equipment and waters lawn and flower beds.Shovels snow and spread sand and salt. Operates snow removal equipment, plow trucks, salt trucks, as well as walk-behind and ride tractors with snowplows and/or snow blowers attached.Cleans roofs, roof drains and tunnel, as needed.Repairs blacktop roadway, as needed.Maintains shop, vehicles, and equipment. Completes daily time report at end of shift. Performs minor repairs/services in different trades as needed.Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.Position Qualifications:Ability to select and use tools appropriate for the job to be performed.Good oral and written communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.Education:High school graduation or equivalent is required.Job Setting/Physical Demands:Able to use common hand tools. Must work in extreme temperatures. Noisy, dusty, dirty conditions. Potential exposure to various contaminants. Protective gear worn; face masks, goggles, work gloves. Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Pushes, pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.Salary commensurate with experience within posted range. $19.30/HourWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual's educational background, skills, and professional experience.