Groundskeeper

Department/Unit:

Facility Maintenance

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$40,310.00 - $52,403.00

Works individually or as part of a team to maintain and care for main campus and assigned off site grounds and surrounding areas. Assists other departments as required.

Performs all tasks in keeping main campus and assigned off site grounds, parking garages, parking garage stairwells, parking lots, driveways, walkways, etc. in a clean and safe condition.

     This includes but is not limited to:                                 

             - removal and disposal of trash and debris

             - regular removal and replacement of trash receptacle liners

             - trimming back and removal of dead and low hanging limbs

             - replacement and/or repair of signage

             - mowing and weed trimming

             - snow removal and ice management

             - annual parking garage wash downs

Safely and effectively operates power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds work and snow removal including but not limited to lawn mowers, snow blowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc.

Performs snow removal and ice management operations which, when necessary, will include adjusting shift to work nights, overnights and weekends.

Safely and effectively operates vehicles, plows, skid steers, loader, etc.

                                                   

Reports main campus and assigned off site discrepancies with walkways, pavement, signage, safety, etc.to the Site Service Foreman to record and turn over for corrective repair.

Reports parking garage discrepancies with doorways, walkways, pavement, guard rails, safety, etc. to the Site Service Foreman to record and turn over for corrective repair.

Assists with/performs minor repairs of Site Service equipment.

When required, assists other departments in completing tasks, projects, etc.

Assists in the moving and/or disposal of furniture and office equipment at the main campus and assigned off sites.

Responds to and assists with the proper cleanup of spilled hazardous materials on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites.

                

Responds to and properly cleans/disposes of OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material) spills on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites.

Responds to and assists in the extinguishing of small mulch fires.

Assists with the loading and unloading of large delivery items including but not limited to filters, mechanical units, etc.

              

Removes and properly disposes of confidential paperwork (HIPAA) from assigned off site locations.   

Performs all assigned tasks in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

Adheres to all Albany Med and department policies, procedures and regulations.

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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.