GroundsKeeper

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

A. Reports to

Environmental Services/ Grounds Manager

B. Supervises

N/A

C. Key Working Relationships

Manager, Hospital Staff, Vendors and Contractors

D. Primary Customer Groups

All Hospital Customers, Patients and Colleagues

E. Age/Population of Patients Served

Not Applicable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Utilizes problem solving knowledge and skills to investigate problems and formulate solutions to improve safety, maximize growth, and reduce costs.

D. Build collaborative relationships throughout the organization in order to share knowledge, skills, and resources. Builds trust through open two-way communication.

E. 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 acc...