Groundskeeper

The Groundskeeper will provide the day-to-day direction to landscaping staff and operations of the site on behalf of Medxcel Facilities Management throughout the assigned working location of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - West Bloomfield, MI . The Groundskeeper performs a variety of landscape activities, such as planting, weeding, digging, spreading topsoil and other materials, general lawn maintenance, and seasonal lawn preparation. The Groundskeeper may also operate lawn mowers and related equipment and will assist Facilities Maintenance staff on projects as assigned.

This is a new addition to a growing team within a dynamic organization!

General Landscaping

• Performs planting and related activities.
• Performs routine lawn maintenance including grass cutting, lawn edging, weed pulling, and other routine lawn-maintenance activities. Uses lawn mower and related equipment.
• Provides seasonal lawn care, such as spring and fall clean-up.
• Moves materials and equipment and performs related duties to assist in landscaping and hardscaping.
• Digs holes and trenches and excavates for landscaping and hardscaping using picks and shovels or related equipment.
• Hauls or spreads topsoil, gravel, sand, mulch, or related materials using wheelbarrows and rakes.
• Hand-finishes grade, and apply seed, straw, or sod.
• Maintains assigned equipment and notifies Landscaping Supervisor of needed repairs.
• Responds politely to customer inquiries and projects a professional image.
• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Landscaping Supervisor.
• Loads equipment and materials on and off trucks and trailers.
• Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc…
• Assist Facilities Maintenance staff on projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Chemical Treatments

• Applies chemicals under the direction of a licensed chemical applicator.

Special Projects

• Assist and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Assist and support the Facilities Maintenance staff on projects as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• This position requires a high school degree or GED.
• State Driver’s License and insurable with company’s agent.

Knowledge

• Experience in the landscaping field is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to read and write.

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