Grounds Maintenance Assistant - Grounds/Snow/Fleet - Per Diem

Who We Are

Healthcare facilities management, Maintenance, and Grounds keeping has the same purpose as any other maintenance department: to ensure optimal asset reliability and performance. We do this at The Elliot by proactively maintaining assets and infrastructures while also maintaining a respectable upkeep of the property.

About the Job

Maintains and cares for hospital grounds in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Grounds Coordinator. Perform a variety of landscaping, maintenance and snow removal duties as assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Cuts and maintains lawns and grass.
• Rakes and maintains leaves, and cares for plants, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Performs snow removal activities such as shoveling in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintains and keeps campus grounds clean and free of debris for first impression and beautification.
• May perform basic repairs to outdoor furniture to maintain safe conditions.
• Maintains landscape power equipment in good operating condition.
• Stress safety as top priority.
• Informs Grounds Coordinator of any unsafe conditions.

Job Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Prior experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and/or snow removal preferred.

Abilities

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to occasionally operate small powered landscape tools and equipment (lawn mower, weedwhackers, etc.) safely.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work outside in the elements.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• And more!