Job Details

Description

JOB PURPOSE & MISSION

To provide grounds care and services as part of the total program of maintaining a pleasant image and safe exterior for all applicable General Health System facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs all horticultural and external environmental duties for applicable General Health System facilities.

• Mows and edges all lawn areas; weeds all plant beds where ground cover, trees and shrubs are planted.
• Waters all lawns, plant beds, shrubs and trees as needed to maintain proper moisture levels.
• Prunes plants, trees and shrubs as needed, following accepted horticultural practices.
• Picks up and disposes of trash; cleans trash cans, ashtrays, and patio tables; sweeps parking lots, walkways, entrances and parking garage, per departmental schedule.
• Pressure washes parking lots and facility entrances according to department schedule.
• Obtains and maintains knowledge of proper operation of lawn equipment (i.e. mowers, edgers, weed eaters, etc.), including all safety precautions and maintenance requirements.
• Performs all duties within timeframes set by Grounds Supervisor.

2. Landscapes General Health System facilities.

• Plants seasonal vegetation as directed by supervisor, following accepted horticultural practices.

3. Performs all other duties as required.

• Identifies customers and delivers outstanding customer service according to GHS guidelines.
• Practices all safety precautions and utilizes safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses, proper attire, etc.) within department and industry guidelines.
• Assists Facilities Management with inside duties during periods of inclement weather.
• Performs more complex duties as assigned by supervisor, within scope of individual ability and knowledge.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Required - none

Preferred - One-year grounds experience. On-the-job training available.

Education

Required - none

License & Certifications

Required - none

Special Skills & Knowledge

Required - Able to understand and carry out instructions. Dependable and motivated to complete duties without constant supervision. Able to interact appropriately with a diverse population of customers.

HIPAA & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

HIPAA - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position.

Safety - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing and environment of care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strength-Medium Work-Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Climbing-Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. (Frequently)

Balancing-Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surface; or maintaining body equilibrium. (Frequently)

Stooping-Bending body downward and forward by being spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. (Frequently)

Kneeling-Bending legs at knees to rest on knee or knees. (Frequently)

Crouching-Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. (Frequently)

Crawling-Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. (Occasionally)

Reaching-Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. (Frequently)

Handling-Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. (Frequently)

Feeling-Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching. (Frequently)

Talking-Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information, and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other works accurately, loudly, or quickly. (Frequently)

Hearing-Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear. (Constantly)

Vision-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. (Constantly)

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers and sprays while performing the duties of this job. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to work long hours in event of emergency.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.

• Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community.
• Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs.
• Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.
• Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care.
• Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers

Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

• Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department.
• Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records.
• Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honesty and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts.

Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.

• Uses accepted procedures and practices to complete assignments. Uses creative and proactive solutions to achieve objectives even when workload and demands are high.
• Adheres to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness.
• Upholds the ethical standards of the organization.

Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance.

• Optimizes talents, skills, and abilities in achieving excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Initiates or redesigns to continuously improve work processes.
• Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches to work processes.
• Willingly participates in organization and/or department quality initiatives.

Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.

• Effectively manages time and resources
• Makes conscious effort to effectively utilize the resources of the organization - material, human, and financial.
• Consistently looks for and uses resource saving processes.

Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.

• Employee effectively communicates, demonstrates, coordinates and emphasizes patient and employee safety.
• Employee proactively reports errors, potential errors, injuries or potential injuries.
• Employee demonstrates departmental specific patient and employee safety standards at all times.
• Employee demonstrates the use of proper safety techniques, equipment and devices and follows safety policies, procedures and plans.