Groundskeeper

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary:

Responsible for performing landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility's grounds.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions:

-Mows lawns, trims weeds, rakes leaves, trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.

-Picks up, removes and empties trash and recycling.

-Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.

-Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.

-Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.

-Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

40 hours 9AM-530PM Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Experience
Groundskeeping/Maintenance Experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable of landscaping techniques and processes.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Constantly (67-100%)

Walking Constantly (67-100%)

Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Frequently (34-66%)

Pulling Frequently (34-66%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Constantly (67-100%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $21.71/Hourly

Grade

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EEO Statement:

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