Groundskeeper-Lead
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of flowerbeds, lawns, and sprinkler systems surrounding the hospital and other designated buildings. This includes mowing, fertilizing, watering, pruning, and weeding as needed to maintain an attractive and well-kept building.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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A team of technicians work outside year round maintaining and improving all green spaces for multiple hospital locations. Our hospital locations are situated in the heart of the Willamette Valley and feature tree-lined walking paths, gardens and valley view vistas. The picturesque grounds offer comfort and tranquility to patients and family.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Two (2) years experience in the grounds maintenance or related area required.
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Successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Mechanical - Knowledge of vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment. Ability to operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive lawn/garden equipment, carts and machinery.
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Compliance - Knowledge of federal, state and accrediting agency codes and standards and ability to keep all equipment and systems is in compliance.
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Safety and Security - Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures. Ability to instruct the public in and promote safe and secure operations.
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Knowledge and skills in horticulture, turf propagation, irrigation systems, and chemical and fertilizer application.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)SIT
CLIMB - STAIRS
CLIMB – LADDER
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 – 60 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
CRAWL (hands & knees)
PINCH Fingers
CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
SQUAT Repetitive
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
SQUAT Repetitive
BEND FORWARD at waist
KNEEL (on knees)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
STAND
WALK - INCLINE
WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
REACH - Upward
REACH - Forward
PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
GRASP Hand/Fist
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