Groundskeeper

Overview

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of service duties, such as: watering, seeding, mowing and fertilizing lawns, trimming and transplanting trees and shrubs; removing snow, ice, trash and debris. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe facility. Performs other related duties as requested by authorized personnel. Must be available for emergency 24 hour snow removal.

This position will be located at Genesys Health System- Grand Blanc, MI

Responsibilities

• Sods, re-seeds and waters lawn.
• Mows lawn using hand or riding power mowers.
• Trims, transplants and waters trees and shrubbery as required.
• Fertilizes and sprays insecticide as needed.
• Removes debris from grounds and drainage basins and keeps terraces clean and orderly.
• Transports salt from Materials Management and stores in garage. 
• Cleans canopied areas, entrances and parking lots. 
• Repairs driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and installs protective posts.
• Empties and cleans exterior trash containers and ash urns.
• Stores lawn furniture.
• Performs various maintenance tasks on groundskeeping equipment and assembles new equipment.
• Delivers equipment throughout various areas in the Hospital including computer equipment, televisions sets, and various other equipment as requested.
• Performs as a Member of the Fire Brigade and Disaster Team.
• Must be available for emergency 24 hour snow removal.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders within allotted time frame.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited program required; course work in horticulture and landscaping desirable -required. 

License/Certification:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any valid United States driver's license will be acceptable. Must meet Risk Management requirements- required. 

Experience:

• Must have experience in vehicle, equipment and small engine repair; must also have experience in all of the various types of equipment such as: 4-wheel drive vehicles, trucks, tractors, hydraulic plows and loaders-required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to use smartphone/computer to create work requests, order supplies and close corrective and preventive work orders.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language. 
• Must have normal vision or correctable vision.
• Must be able to differentiate primary colors.
• Must have normal finger dexterity. 
• Must have the ability to work without the use of mechanical assisting devices.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds without the use of mechanical assisting devices.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders.
• Must have normal hearing or correctable hearing to recognize various alarms that are in use in the institution, including but not limited to: fire, steam pressure, medical gas and medical air alarms.
• Must have exceptional Interpersonal Skills: written, oral and telephone.
• Must be able to manipulate tools, instruments, equipment and materials commonly used in the Maintenance trades.
• Must pass a Respirator Fit Test.

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