Groundskeeper Tech

Job Title:

Groundskeeper Technician

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities
• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description:

• Full Time - Rotating - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, with weekend availability.
• Location: Silver Spring, MD
• Maintenance Department
• Maintain the upkeep and appearance of the hospital landscape and parking garages.
• This position reports to Plant Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily trash removal as well as garage sweeping using a power sweeper shovel and broom, periodic weeding, pruning, cultivating and care for all garden plants, flowers, trees, bushes, shrubs and disposal of leaves and branches.
• Determine appropriate design and appearance concepts through the seasons.
• Perform light (small area) grass trimming and snow/ice removal. Arrange and oversee lawn cutting and snow removal activities.
• Operate and test irrigation system, landscaping, pressure washer and street cleaning equipment.
• Works with routine cleaning and grounds care chemicals some of which can be hazardous. Must be able to repair/replace damage fencing at Holy Cross Properties.
• Resolve light electrical issues at garages and HCH properties.
• Oversee landscape company as they perform landscaping duties at Holy Cross Properties.

What you will need:

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Required:

• 1-3 years of landscaping experience in the field.
• 1-3 Year Maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement tasks independently.
• Some familiarity with care of shrubbery, lawns, and flowers.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to operate power equipment.
• Able to hear and verbally communicate through use of telephone, technical equipment, public paging, two-way radios, pocket pagers, for essential duties involving receiving and giving information.
• Weekend work and shift rotation (one evening shift per week is planned other occasional rotation may be necessary)

Pay Range: $17.89 - $25.04

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of Americas 100 best hospitals.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.