General Maintenance 2-Groundskeeper at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscape Maintenance, Groundskeeping, Turf Management, Snow Removal, Litter Control, Irrigation Systems, Equipment Operation, Preventive Maintenance, Basic Plumbing Repairs, Power Washing, Safety Reporting, Infection Control Procedures, Record Keeping, Flexible Working Hours, Outdoor Work, Heavy Lifting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Corporate Facilities Maintenance and Engineering is hiring a General Maintenance 2- Groundskeeper to join our team! This individual will maintain landscape and grounds in accordance with established schedules and instructions. The role is responsible for all grounds keeping, including landscaping/gardening, turf management, hard surface maintenance, snow removal, litter control, signage, irrigation systems, etc. The Groundskeeper position is scheduled for Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Occasionally, the role may require flexibility to support evening or weekend hours, depending on departmental needs. Local travel will be required as necessary. Do you have prior experience within a landscape industry? If so, this could be the next step in your career! Look no further and apply today. 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. Performs all duties as assigned. 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 highly 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 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper will maintain landscape and grounds according to established schedules and instructions. Responsibilities include operating grounds equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety and cleanliness of the work area.