Grounds Technician II

Job Overview: ** * Maintains all outside hospital properties, including parking lots, landscaped areas, sidewalks, street and driveway areas, contributing to the Hospital's image. * Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exterior hospital properties in a professional and thorough manner. This position interacts with Hospital employees, administration, physicians, volunteers, contractors, vendors, regulatory officials and the community. * Assures that the facility, equipment and systems are maintained in safe operating condition, and continually works in a safe manner, following all relevant policies, procedures and codes. * Evaluates and repairs malfunctioning equipment and recommends replacement as necessary. * Processes work orders and preventive maintenance orders through the system in an effective and timely manner. * Keeps informed on code requirements and changes in procedures. * Maintains records of work performed, location, resources utilized, and time required. * Must be a licensed driver and able to operate a motorized sweeper, lawn tractor and mowers. * Prunes, trims, and plants shrubs and maintains landscaped areas by spraying or fertilizing. * Removes snow and ice, and applies chemical ice melt to keep parking lots and sidewalks clear and safe. Education Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) , plus specialized or technical equivalent in horticulture Required Experience Qualifications:** Two years' relevant experience in nursery and/or commercial grounds maintenance preferred