Groundsperson, Lead
 Salem Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Salem | |
| 81 Highland Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Apr 01, 2025 | |
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Summary
Under general supervision from the grounds and maintenance supervisor, performs a variety of sometimes strenuous physical tasks dedicated to the daily care and maintenance of hard and soft scape of grounds, lawns, shrubs, trees, and plants using appropriate methods and techniques . Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Culture of Excellence Responsibilities; * See everyone as worthy of respect and attention. * Design care and services for and with each patient. * Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care. * Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues. * Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities. * Understand organizational goals and priorities. -Compliance Responsibilities; * Understands and adheres to North Shore Medical Centers' (NSMC) compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policies, Code of Conduct, and NSMC's Policies. * Professional, Supervisory and Managerial Staff keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NSMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. * Managerial Staff ensure that their staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. -Job Specific Responsibilities; (e.g. clerical, patient care, food service, supervisory, etc.) * Receive assignments and work orders. Review work orders, priority status and design time schedules. Sketch plans and/or read and interpret drawings, diagrams, operating manuals and manufacturer's specifications; estimate time, material and cost requirements to install or repair. Operate and test new equipment. * From work orders or instructions, mows lawns, trims hedges, prunes trees, and maintains planting beds using proper horticultural techniques. * Picks up grounds, sweeps, walks and parking areas; cleans drains and catch basins as required. * Schedules, records, and implements a preventative maintenance program on a variety of small engine and grounds related equipment. * Assesses the operational integrity of grounds mechanical inventory and performs a variety of alterations and repairs in accordance to manufacturers specifications. * Seeds, weeds, irrigates, aerates, sods, grades and mows campus grounds using requisite tools, equipment and vehicles. * Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, patios and other designated areas using requisite tools, equipment, and vehicles. * Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap materials, minor patching/painting as required. * May construct, install or repair such items as fences, traffic control horses, etc., and the painting thereof. * May make deliveries to various hospital buildings (on and off site) and pick up trash. * Installs and repairs outdoor signage as required. * Paints curbs, guardrails, sign posts and re-lines parking lots as necessary. * May perform minor masonry patches and repairs to sidewalks and curbing. * Patches holes in pavement and repairs cracks as required. * May operate truck to make deliveries and pickups. * Performs cleaning and maintenance requirements of all patios and courtyards. * Performs necessary labor to accomplish landscaping projects and/or routine planting. * May pick up grounds related construction materials from local vendors. * May respond to calls for emergency repairs; completes repairs and documents service rendered. * May assist in training staff in operation and repair of equipment. * Orders supplies and parts according established procedures. * May assist in evaluating new equipment. * Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with patients, visitors, other staff members and the public. * Assist other department personnel as needed in handling materials on major repair or installation projects. * Maintains all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments as required. * Keep work areas orderly, clean and safe. Assure proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies. * Maintain and comply with Codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. * Overtime required. * Shall be required to maintain" On-Call" status. * Must comply with the Partners' Vehicle fleet Safety Program guidelines and NSMC Policy for Drivers' Operating Vehicles for Hospital Business. Education Physical Requirements
North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |