What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
Overview
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
What You Can Expect:
- Level 3 (Lead) role
- 24 hr availability required during peak winter months November-February
The Groundskeeper 3, works independently to maintain facility grounds and environment in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition.
- Performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and/or installation of retaining walls.
- Provides upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters or other grounds features.
- Operates vehicles and powered equipment in the landscaping and maintenance of the organizations facilities.
- Maintains and repairs tools used in the operation for landscaping/maintenance services.
- Inspects grounds for safety concerns and schedules needed repairs. Review grounds contracts with leadership to ensure the completion of contracted work.
- May serve as a lead or trainer. Acts as first point of escalation. May participate in interview, training and onboarding process as needed. Participate in performance improvement initiatives as needed.
- Handles complex issues using knowledge of procedures and policies. Refers highly complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Performs the most advanced tasks with no supervision. Subject matter expert in multiple areas of the department.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 2 years relevant experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license
What’s in it for you
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
