Description
As a General Maintenance 2 - Groundskeeper you will maintain landscape and grounds in accordance with established schedules and instructions. You are also responsible for all grounds keeping, including: landscaping/gardening, turf management, hard surface maintenance, litter control, etc.
Candidate can select schedule - either Mon thru Friday 6a-2p or 4 week days & Saturday 2p-10p
This is a non-Union position
Will be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the parking garages and equipment, employee parking lot, main hospital entrance exterior and public areas & curbs.
Responsibilities:
- Perform proper care of landscape and grounds.
- Operate equipment including lawn care, power washers i.e. weed eaters, edgers, mowers, sprayers, hoes, hand tools, motorized vehicles, etc., and related grounds equipment as required.
- Perform maintenance in the indoor/outdoor gardens and litter control as directed by supervisor.
- Perform power-washing and maintenance of hard surface paved areas, parking areas, sidewalks, etc.
- Report outdoor campus safety concerns and aesthetic issues to supervisor in writing or electronic communication.
- Perform all work following infection control procedures.
- Record personal work orders and submit hours to supervisor on a daily basis.
- Maintain clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas.
- Performs all duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Two years general maintenance-related work experience OR completion of a trade school required.
- Military experience considered.
- Landscaping experience preferred but not required.
- Must be able to work outdoors in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
- Ability to stand, walk, etc. for extended periods and ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift shovel, etc. required. Must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally.
- Must be able to work overtime or off-hours when necessary.
- Must be able to accept flexible working hours and shifts and be available on an on-call basis for emergency responses.
- May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Driver's License
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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