Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy is looking for a Groundskeeper to join our growing team!  The primary purpose of your position is to maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Lead Groundskeeper and Director of Maintenance.

Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm - Some weekends

Rate of Pay: $17.00-19.00

Benefits:

• PTO Benefits
• Weekend Premium
• Hiring Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Health Insurance including Blessing Be Well At Work Program
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meals for All 3 Shifts
• Safety Incentive Bonus 
• Holiday Premium
• Paid Bereavement 
• Paid Meals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 25 years old with at least a high school diploma or a GED and/or experience commensurate with the position being offered.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner and be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with residents and members of the staff.
• Must be able to lift loads in excess of 50 lbs. and do hard physical labor including lifting, pulling, stooping, bending, twisting, furniture moving, snow shoveling, and the like.
• Must be able to work from a ladder or on roofs as the job requires.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and meet all Illinois and GSH facility requirements for transporting residents and driving service vehicles.
• Must have a motor vehicle record showing proof of qualifications to drive service vehicles.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must notify your supervisor (or supervisor on duty) when you will be late or absent from work at least two hours in advance of the shift you are scheduled to work.
• Must notify your supervisor in writing at least two weeks in advance prior to resigning your position at Good Samaritan Home.

GROUNDSKEEPER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all yard equipment so that it operates efficiently and safely.  This includes minor tune-ups of equipment, oil change, blade sharpening, cleaning of equipment, etc.  In addition, all shields must be in place and all protective equipment used.
• Perform routine ground maintenance.
• Perform snow removal.  This includes working hours other than your normally scheduled hours.  
• Mowing and trimming grass, mulch and bag leaves, and removing yard waste throughout the campus. This includes removing weeds where appropriate.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs and make sure all dead branches are removed.
• Spray for weeds and insects as directed and make sure all safety guidelines are followed.  Report to the Lead Groundskeeper or Maintenance Director any plants on campus that appear to be suffering insect and/or disease damage.
• Fertilize, water, and landscape as directed.
• Make sure maintenance schedules are followed for your shift.
• Receive and follow maintenance instructions from Lead Groundskeeper or Director of Maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Respond to the building and/or cottage fire alarm system and take appropriate action when the fire alarm system sounds.  Notify the supervisor in case of emergency.
• Perform routine maintenance on the facility which includes but is not limited to light plumbing, light electrical, painting, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed by the Maintenance Director.
• Replace all burned out light bulbs with particular emphasis to night lights, call lights, and exit lights.
• Keep all floors and carpets in a safe and sanitary condition in accordance with facility policies. 
• Transport residents as needed.  
• Responsible for delivering specimens to the hospital as requested by the Nursing Department.
• Keep service vehicles clean and well maintained at all times.
• Run other job-related errands as requested by Lead Groundskeeper or Director of Maintenance.
• Dispose all garbage as needed and/or otherwise directed by the supervisor.
• Dispose all hazardous materials in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with the facility’s established policies and procedures.
• Maintain building and campus security including assistance as needed with any unauthorized person in the facility.
• Keep the Lead Groundskeeper informed of supplies and equipment needs.
• Perform all other maintenance tasks as instructed by the Lead Groundskeeper or Maintenance Director.
• Attend and participate in all pertinent in-service programs and on-the-job training programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.