Groundskeeper - Full-Time 1st Shift

Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
The Grounds Keeper/Equipment Operator is responsible for the maintenance of properties associated with MercyOne North Iowa to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, staff and visitors. The position performs a wide variety of grounds maintenance (landscaping, street, and parking lot). Also, the position requires the knowledge and ability to operate, repair, and maintain tractors, trucks and power equipment associated to the essential job functions.
Environmental Services/ Grounds Manager
Manager, Hospital Staff, Vendors and Contractors
Primary Customer Groups: All Hospital Customers, Patients and Colleagues
Age/Population of Patients Served: Not Applicable
Performs regular grounds and landscaping maintenance of all MercyOne North Iowa properties. This includes, but not limited to: lawn mowing with tractors, riders, push mowers, trimming, raking and removal of leaves, weeding and sweeping of streets.
Assists with snow removal along with sand and ice melt application for all hospital properties following established snow plan utilizing specified outside contractors and hospital personnel, including inspection of exits for safe egress. Trains, facilitates, and monitors winter temporary help.
Embrace change and take prudent risk to find new ways to support the Mission. Encourage new ideas to serve our patients and communities. Provide and accept coaching and feedback.
Performs grounds surveillance based on established schedule along with making minor repairs to asphalt streets and parking lots; Performs preventive maintenance (PM) of all grounds equipment, specifically: tractors, mowers, blowers, power brooms, and all other grounds equipment. PMs include, but not limited to: oil and filter changes, tune-ups, lubrications, adjusting and/or changing belts and hoses, sharpening and/or replacing blades, etc.
Maintains parts, reordering of replacement parts, and inventory supplies necessary to insure a smooth and continuous operation of equipment and workflow. inventory to insure smooth and continuous operation. Required to troubleshoot and repair (when applicable) the grounds equipment (i.e., loader, tractors, blowers, mowers, trimmers, etc.). Fabricates or repairs damaged grounds maintenance equipment by welding or cutting to mend broken, bent, or loose parts or equipment. Repair and replace equipment that has hydraulic systems (i.e. hoses, belts, etc.).
Planting of shrubs, trees, and flowers. Grooms landscape by pruning, watering, mulching, and weed control along with installation and removal of outdoor signage.
Safely operates, follows operator instructions, and obeys all traffic laws associated to the operation of plow trucks, articulate loader, loader tractors, tractor blowers, mowers, power equipment, power vacuum, chain saws, trimmers, leaf blowers, and any other grounds keeping equipment.
Performs data entry on departmental preventive maintenance and work order software.
Stays abreast of methodology, best practices, and equipment to maintain a continually learning and growing environment. Attend training applicable to job performance.
Able to work with little supervision. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Cultural Beliefs.
Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. High School diploma or GED required
# Post secondary education applicable (mechanical and horticultural) to position is desirable

One year previous experience in nursery/landscaping or agriculture required.

• Experience in operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Experience welding is strongly preferred.

Must have a current valid driver's license (*Not required if working PRN status).

• Mechanical aptitude
• May be required to work nights or weekends as weather dictates.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

Completes MANDT Training within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
Will need to operate X Mercy Vehicle _____ Personal Vehicle _____ N/A
Frequency of operation: ___List any special licenses or requirements for Mercy vehicle operation NO __________

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

List machines, tools and equipment that serve a major function of the job, use group titles of equipment, identify unique or specialized equipment.)
· Computer · Snow Removal Equipment · Shop Equipment · Tractor · Lawn Equipment · Hydraulic Pressure Systems · Truck · Trimmers · Leaf Vacuum · Work Order System · Articulate Loader · Outlook · Blowers · KRONOS System
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran