Responsibilities:
The Groundskeeper is responsible for care and maintenance of the grounds, gardens, lawns, landscaping, and shrubbery.
They maintain cleanliness and safety of parking garages and lots.
Completes preventive maintenance work orders efficiently.
Vacums and cleans lawns and gardens of leaves and trash.
Applies herbicdes to weeds.
Reseeds and applies sod to lawns as needed.
Inspects shrubbery and landscaping beds for insect, disease and weeds.
Plants trees, flowers and bulbs.
Operates and maintains irrigation systems.
Performs clean up all cigarette butts and trash in all areas of campus.
Cleans all parking garages and lots.
Installs and repairs exterior hospital signage.
Maintains a safe campus during snow and ice conditions.
Performs safety inspection on equipment prior to use.
Completes preventive maintenance work orders efficiently.
Keeps work areas orderly, clean, and safe.
Properly uses and cares for power and hand tools.
Utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing duties.
Complies with established hospital policies and procedures, safety, environmental, and infection control.
Consults with Manager concerning assignments, and keeps Manager informed of activities, needs, and problems.
Works as a team member effectively communicating with other team members.
Is polite and tactful when interacting withemployees in department and throughout hospital.
Adjusts schedule to accomidate hospital needs when requested.
Reports to work on time and is ready, and punctual while on duty.
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Qualifications:
Education Requirements High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educationExperience with: Plant/Soil Maintenance: Pruning shrubs, trimming bushes, and adding fertilizer to maintain growth; Cutting grass regularly; Watering plants and lawn as neededSnow removal: Shoveling sidewalks, steps, doorways, and operating snowblowers or snowplows to clear roads, driveways and parking lotsSpraying trees and plants to protect them from insects and diseasesUsing and maintaining landscaping equipment such as mowers, clippers, and blowers, among othersCleanliness: Picking up trash, emptying trash and recycling containers and keeping outdoor furniture clean and in good repairCertification and Licensure Required Valid and Current PA Driver'ss License - Any person operating any motor vehicle for the benefit of the Entity will maintain a safe driving record and will comply with the policies and procedures set forth by the Entity, the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicle Code, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and all other applicable Federal and State regulations and restrictions.
Overview:
About the Organization With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network. Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system.
Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology.
Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region. At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve.
As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Healths commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives. Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children St.
Christophers Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St.
Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics.
It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania.
St. Christophers is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Womens Choice Award Best Childrens Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to worktake a virtual tour of our facility here: St.
Chris Virtual Tour