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Under direct supervision, performs variety of grounds maintenance work to ensure hospital facility grounds, plant beds and parking area are neat, orderly and safe from debris; installs and periodically checks water sprinkler system making sure same is in good operable condition; participates in developing landscape plans. Essential
Vacuums and cleans debris in parking lot areas. Weeds, mows, trims, cleans and rakes lawn in and around hedges, bushes, groundcover, and plant beds, including edges of all ground cover and grass areas; waters ground and plant bed areas. Fertilizes hedges, bushes, plant beds (including lawn areas) as needed; applies pesticides as needed or directed; handles and disposes of chemicals in accordance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations and/or specific instructions.
Inspect water sprinkler systems; reports and repairs sprinkler parts; installs irrigation systems as needed; monitors water flow of irrigation systems; ensures water conservation. Design landscape plans as directed; participates in development of landscape plans; plants vegetation as necessary; reports and replaces any damaged/destroyed vegetation. Ensures proper operation of exterior drains; cleans and flushes as necessary.
Maintains small gas powered equipment (e.g. lawn mowers, weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, etc); repairs equipment as needed or directed. Reports types and quantities of supplies and tools required and used in performance of grounds maintenance work. Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned. Qualifications
Experience Three (3) months related experience. Education Completion of grammar school; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements. License, Certification, Registration Driver's License (from any state) required at hire Additional
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication. Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone. Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
Training/giving and receiving instructions. Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
One (1) year groundskeeping and landscaping experience. High school diploma. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Working Hours Start: 05:00 AM Working Hours End: 01:30 PM Job
Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: HL5|UNITE HERE|Local 5 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Honolulu Medical Office - Prop/Fac-Grnd/Landscape Maint - 1208
$24 - $26.67 / hour Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
About the role
Under direct supervision, performs variety of grounds maintenance work to ensure hospital facility grounds, plant beds and parking area are neat, orderly and safe from debris; installs and periodically checks water sprinkler system making sure same is in good operable condition; participates in developing landscape plans.