Groundskeeper, Full Time, Engineering Services

Shift details : Full-Time, Days Why Jackson: Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida.

We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. ______________________________________________________________________ Summary Groundskeeper performs heavy manual work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks.

Employees in this class perform laboring tasks requiring some acquired skills in the use of hand tools and equipment, or occasional operation of light automotive equipment. Duties may include removing, cleaning, adjusting and lubricating mechanical equipment and assisting journeymen in a variety of trade and craft areas. Employees in this classification are responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools or equipment used.

Instructions are usually received orally and routine tasks are performed with considerable independence; more difficult work is performed under the supervision of a foreman or skilled craftsman. All work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion. Responsibilities Operates power mowers, saws, edger's, and clippers and other equipment used in landscaping and ground maintenance.

Operates hospital vehicle in removing debris. Pressure cleans patios and entrances when necessary. Trim foliage, cuts grass and weeds, digs holes for trees and shrubs, assists in planting trees and shrubbery, trims hedge and rakes leaves.

Operates equipment in a safe way to prevent accidents. Reports immediately, malfunctions of equipment to supervisor. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Experience Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience. Education High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skill Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials Non-licensed worker. Unit Specific Credential Working Conditions Physical Requirements - Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed.

Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature.

Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental Conditions - Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.

Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described

. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

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