Job Details

Job Type

Part-time

Description

The Groundskeeper promotes a professional and comfortable atmosphere for all customers by keeping hospital grounds clean and well-manicured.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, and supplies to ensure work is completed timely.
• Help with ground-keeping tasks such as lawns, pruning bushes and trees, edging sidewalks, etc. when necessary.
• Keeps all walkways and building entrances cleared and safe.
• Takes on special projects as deemed necessary by manager.
• Communicates with service contract vendors as required for maintenance.
• Reports any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures. Responds appropriately and assists others in emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations.
• Courteous to patients, visitors, and staff; treats all patients, visitors, and staff with respect and dignity.
• Maintains current knowledge of all procedures of department.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frames.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Adheres to all JPH policies and procedures.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred or currently enrolled.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

LANGUAGE and PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot/cold conditions.
• Ability to complete projects on-time and on-budget.
• Basic computer competency.

MACHINERY/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate lawn equipment. Ability to operate telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer.