Groundsperson, Lead 40 Hours Day Shift at Partner's Healthcare in Salem, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Summary
Under general supervision from the grounds and maintenance supervisor, performs a variety of sometimes strenuous physical tasks dedicated to the daily care and maintenance of hard and soft scape of grounds, lawns, shrubs, trees, and plants using appropriate methods and techniques .


Does this position require Patient Care?
No


Essential Functions
-Culture of Excellence Responsibilities;
• See everyone as worthy of respect and attention.
• Design care and services for and with each patient.
• Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care.
• Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities.
• Understand organizational goals and priorities.


-Compliance Responsibilities;
• Understands and adheres to North Shore Medical Centers' (NSMC) compliance standards as they appear in Corporate
Compliance Policies, Code of Conduct, and NSMC's Policies.
• Professional, Supervisory and Managerial Staff keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NSMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Managerial Staff ensure that their staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance
policies and procedures specific to their jobs.


-Job Specific Responsibilities; (e.g. clerical, patient care, food service, supervisory, etc.)
• Receive assignments and work orders. Review work orders, priority status and design time schedules. Sketch plans and/or read and interpret drawings, diagrams, operating manuals and manufacturer's specifications; estimate time, material and cost requirements to install or repair. Operate and test new equipment.
• From work orders or instructions, mows lawns, trims hedges, prunes trees, and maintains planting beds using proper horticultural techniques.
• Picks up grounds, sweeps, walks and parking areas; cleans drains and catch basins as required.
• Schedules, records, and implements a preventative maintenance program on a variety of small engine and grounds related equipment.
• Assesses the operational integrity of grounds mechanical inventory and performs a variety of alterations and repairs in accordance to manufacturers specifications.
• Seeds, weeds, irrigates, aerates, sods, grades and mows campus grounds using requisite tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, patios and other designated areas using requisite tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap materials, minor patching/painting as required.
• May construct, install or repair such items as fences, traffic control horses, etc., and the painting thereof.
• May make deliveries to various hospital buildings (on and off site) and pick up trash.
• Installs and repairs outdoor signage as required.
• Paints curbs, guardrails, sign posts and re-lines parking lots as necessary.
• May perform minor masonry patches and repairs to sidewalks and curbing.
• Patches holes in pavement and repairs cracks as required.
• May operate truck to make deliveries and pickups.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance requirements of all patios and courtyards.
• Performs necessary labor to accomplish landscaping projects and/or routine planting.
• May pick up grounds related construction materials from local vendors.
• May respond to calls for emergency repairs; completes repairs and documents service rendered.
• May assist in training staff in operation and repair of equipment.
• Orders supplies and parts according established procedures.
• May assist in evaluating new equipment.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with patients, visitors, other staff members and the public.
• Assist other department personnel as needed in handling materials on major repair or installation projects.
• Maintains all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments as required.
• Keep work areas orderly, clean and safe. Assure proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and comply with Codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Overtime required.
• Shall be required to maintain" On-Call" status.
• Must comply with the Partners' Vehicle fleet Safety Program guidelines and NSMC Policy for Drivers' Operating Vehicles for Hospital Business.



Qualifications


Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Other Certificate/Diploma Horticulture preferred or Associate's Degree Horticulture preferred


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No


Licenses and Credentials
Hoisting Engineer [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Inspections Division required Personal Drivers License (New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles required MGH Security RMV Check/Registry of Motor Vehicles Driving Report - MGB Internal required


Experience
3 years landscaping, turfgrass, or property maintenance experience required 5 years landscaping, turfgrass, or property maintenance experience. Small engine repair experience preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Level of knowledge of landscaping, horticulture and mechanics generally acquired through three years related experience.
- Must be able to operate, safely and efficiently a variety of hand, electrical and gasoline-powered power tools/equipment.
- Ability to read and write in order to fill out material requisitions and work orders; understand and follow written and verbal instructions in order to contact vendors to obtain supplies and equipment not maintained in inventory; and perform non-complex arithmetic calculations in order to maintain inventory records as normally acquired through completion of high school.
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with user departments and outside vendors in acquiring and supplying Hospital personnel with requisition materials/information.
- Able to work in an environment subject to bloodborne pathogen risk, chemicals, dust, electricity, outdoor weather conditions with extreme hot/cold temps, fumes/odors, hazardous waste, radiation, slippery surfaces, and working with mechanical parts.
- Clean driver's record per NSMC policy, which will be reviewed annually during employee's employment.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)


• Walking Constantly (67-100%)


• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)


• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)


• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


81 Highland Avenue



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.




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