Groundskeeper- FT- Day
Hackensack, NJ 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Overview

"Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change."

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!

Works on relocation of offices and medical equipment. Perform grounds maintenance tasks for all hospital grounds, including landscaping, cleaning, and snow removal.

Responsibilities

  • Operates heavy duty motorized landscaping equipment, lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc. as required for maintenance of landscaped grounds.
  • Operates snow plows and excavation equipment, tractors, bobcats, spreaders, and automated sweepers.
  • Operates steam pressure cleaners and pressure washers.
  • Moves very heavy equipment, utilizing hydraulic lifts and all other methods required for lifting, transportation and relocations.
  • Waters lawns and flower beds as required. Mow lawns, prunes, and trim trees and bushes as seasonally required.
  • Remove paper and debris from all landscape areas, grounds, sidewalks and driveways and garages.
  • Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots using plows, Bobcats, blowers, shovels and other snow removal equipment. Sand/salt areas as required.
  • Move furniture, files, and equipment within the Medical Center as required and all satellite facilities. Works on department relocation, packing files, and equipment as required for department moves. Develops list of the packed files.
  • Installs and operates automated sprinkler systems as required for landscaping.
  • Performs other duties of Plant Operations as required.
  • Adjust and repair grounds maintenance equipment as required.
  • Transport waste within the Medical Center or between the Medical Center and its associated facilities.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write and follow written/oral instructions.
  • Additional training or experience in horticulture and landscaping.
  • Experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
  • Minimum of three year's driving experience.
  • Experience driving a light truck, tractors, bobcats, spreaders, and sweepers.
  • Experience in operating powered snow removal equipment and lawn maintenance equipment.
  • Stands, walks, kneels, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls material and equipment weighing up to 80 lbs.
  • Occasionally works on ladders.
  • Works on landscaping and snow removal.
  • Works mostly outside must be able to withstand the extreme weather of summer and winter.
  • Works in offices and warehouses as required for relocation's and equipment storage.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.


Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3+ years
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