What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - Seasonal Intern position at LMHS brand?
Groundskeeper
Plant Operations
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, washes Hospital vehicles, maintains grounds equipment and tools in a clean and operating order. Maintains the Health Systems grounds in a clean, safe and attractive condition. Performs general maintenance repairs as needed.
Responsibilities
- Plant, cultivate, water, fertilize, weed, edge, spray, mow and trim lawns, flowerbeds, scrubs and trees.
- Operate riding mowers, tractors, trimmers, and other light yard equipment and performs minor repairs on same when directed.
- Remove leaves, trash from walks, stairs, entrance, driveways and parking lots manually. Cut and remove fallen and dead limbs using handsaw.
- Operate compactor to dispose of all types of trash including broken concrete, leaves, bottles and so forth. Removes animals and insects from grounds and exterior surfaces.
- Perform landscaping and lawn projects, unload salt, fertilizer and other supplies, material and equipment.
- Assist Maintenance/Plant Operations personnel in performing general repairs.
Requirements
- Must be able to understand, transmit and follow simple oral and/or written instructions and be able to perform simple math calculations.
- Up to two weeks on-the-job training required for full comprehension of most job duties and details.
- Work independently and use good judgment.
- Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a driving record acceptable by the LMHS liability insurance carrier.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, or other characteristics protected by law.
