Performs a variety of duties to maintain the appearance and condition of all parking areas, sidewalks, entrances, patios, pools, loading docks, trash compactor areas, fountains and any other areas designated by Engineering Services.
Responsibilities
- Supports the hospital's Christian mission and philosophy. Rakes and removes fallen leaves. Maintains sidewalks, patios, pools and entrances. Keeps drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions. Maintains driveways and parking lots. Returns equipment and tools to proper location after use, clean and in good condition. Has little contact with persons outside of the Engineering Services Department. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 10-15 pounds with or without assistance. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control an ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.
Qualifications
Education :
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Work Experience :
- Sufficient previous experience in grounds work.
