Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilities

• Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs.
• Removes debris from stairs and walks, rakes leaves, and mows lawn.
• Waters trees, shrubs, and lawns and performs irrigation activities.
• Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
• Operates large power lawn movers, edgers, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required.
• Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required.
• Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required.
• May operate various snow removal equipment
• Identifies and reports work orders for maintenance needs
• Initiates and promotes quality improvement, seeking to meet and exceed health standards and cost efficiency.
• Attends in-service education meetings to enhance growth and the development of skills.
• Follows established Medical facility and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds constructions and care.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
• Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Physically able to perform required duties
• May be required to work hours other than 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• Six months experience preferred
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.