What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper (Full-Time, Mon-Fri, Days) position at Washington Regional Medical Center?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Groundskeeper reports to the Facilities Supervisor in partnership with the Maintenance Manager. This position is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance in various areas of the hospital campus.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Review and complete assigned maintenance work orders in an efficient and timely manner
- Maintain report of completed requests and escalate to leadership as needed
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment, plant equipment, HVAC-R, plumbing, and other hospital inventory
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, adhesives, and solvents in an appropriate manner
- Ensure work performed in a safe and competent manner
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: N/A
- Experience: Previous experience in a maintenance role, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will utilize hand tools, power tools, and chemicals to perform work. This position may be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids.
