Groundskeeper II - Providence Hospital - USA Health

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; assists with the orientation of new employees; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment and or supplies that are necessary to perform essential functions; reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or department head; applies chemicals and fertilizers to trees and shrubs following manufacturer s recommendation; trims and prunes trees and shrubs, mows and edges lawns utilizing tractors, edgers, and other grounds keeping equipment; follows safety procedures when operating potentially hazardous grounds keeping equipment; patrols grounds and picks up trash, removes and disposes of clipping and debris from work area; waters lawns, trees and shrubs as needed or directed; hoes, weeds, and otherwise tends landscape beds and gardens; collects, loads, and hauls trash; reports biohazardous waste to supervisor and disposes waste according to protocol; digs holes and plants flowers, shrubs, and trees; operates a University vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials; applies pesticides to plants for insects, fungi, and other infestation; works in inclement weather on routine basis; utilizes a variety of power lawn tools; assists in the instatllation and repair of irrigation systems using appropriate hand tools; loads and unloads bags of fertilizer, pesticides and other materials weighing up to 60 lbs.; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with customers, hospital and grounds staff in person and via telephone or radio systems; responds to overhead pages and digital pagers; maintains accurate and complete records; accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions, one year groundskeeping or related experience and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.