What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDSKEEPER (PRN) position at Jackson Parish Hospital?
Description
The Groundskeeper promotes a professional and comfortable atmosphere for all customers by keeping hospital grounds clean and well-manicured.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, and supplies to ensure work is completed timely.
- Help with ground-keeping tasks such as lawns, pruning bushes and trees, edging sidewalks, etc. when necessary.
- Keeps all walkways and building entrances cleared and safe.
- Takes on special projects as deemed necessary by manager.
- Communicates with service contract vendors as required for maintenance.
- Reports any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures. Responds appropriately and assists others in emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
- Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations.
- Courteous to patients, visitors, and staff; treats all patients, visitors, and staff with respect and dignity.
- Maintains current knowledge of all procedures of department.
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frames.
- Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Adheres to all JPH policies and procedures.
This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred or currently enrolled.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- None
LANGUAGE and PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.
- Ability to work outdoors in hot/cold conditions.
- Ability to complete projects on-time and on-budget.
- Basic computer competency.
MACHINERY/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to operate lawn equipment. Ability to operate telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer.
