General Maintenance 2 - Groundskeeper at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscaping, Turf Management, Snow Removal, Irrigation Systems Maintenance, Power Washing, Equipment Maintenance, Litter Control, Plumbing Repairs, Outdoor Lighting Repair, Infection Control Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The GM2-Groundskeeper maintains landscape and grounds in accordance with established schedules and instructions. The GM2-Groundskeeper is responsible for all grounds keeping, including landscaping/gardening, turf management, hard surface maintenance, snow removal, litter control, signage, irrigation systems, etc. Primary Responsibilities: Perform proper care of landscape and grounds. Operate equipment including lawn care, power washers, and snow removal i.e. weed eaters, edgers, mowers, sprayers, hoes, shovels, hand tools, snowplows, snow blowers, motorized vehicles, etc., and related grounds equipment as required. Provide upkeep of grounds equipment, including cleaning, painting and performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs to outdoor equipment, irrigation systems, furniture, outdoor structures, etc. Perform maintenance in the indoor/outdoor gardens and litter control as directed by supervisor. Assist with basic maintenance needs, as required, such as signage maintenance (installations, upgrades, cleaning, etc.), plumbing repairs to storm and drain areas, irrigation systems, rain conductors, etc. and outdoor lighting repair and re-lamping. 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. Perform any maintenance work required in which skills can be utilized. 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 Clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, & 73 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Maintains landscapes, grounds, and hard surfaces including turf management, snow removal, and irrigation system upkeep. Responsible for operating grounds equipment and performing minor repairs to outdoor structures and signage.