Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa, ID is hiring a Groundskeeper to support the Engineering and Facilities Department year-round.

In this position, you will help to maintain the campus grounds by providing a clean, safe, and pleasant environment in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. 

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Schedule Information: This position will be scheduled M-F 6am-2:30pm.  
• Day 1 Benefits for colleagues! Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and more.
• Position supports department operations year-round.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have active driving privileges.  
  (If, during the course of employment, driving privileges change or colleague receives a driving citation, the colleague is required to notify their supervisor and/or HR.)
   

•  1 year landscape maintenance experience preferred. 

• Experience working with small engine, motor mechanics, and irrigation repair preferred. 

What You Will Do:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 
• Demonstrates ability to make decisions and solve problems.  Manages established grounds contracts for St. Alphonsus owned property.
• Works with Engineering Manager regarding complaints, requests, and problems.
• Conducts Environmental Tours as required by observing work crews performing duties and determining if instructions and procedures are followed and safety rules are observed. 
• Manage SAMC-NA grounds Contractors as their primary point of contact, leading and directing the contracted vendor(s) staff as it applies to campus’ services, quality, and expectations.
• Performs general grounds maintenance work including watering and mowing lawns.
• Blows and sweeps sidewalks, parking surfaces and other assigned areas.
• Operates and maintains mowers, sweepers, and other equipment used in the care of grounds.
• Monitors campus for necessary grounds maintenance work to assure safety, resolve problems or notify others as appropriate.
• Maintains all vehicles by conducting routine Quality Control checks.  Consistently implements PM (Preventive Maintenance) program.  Supports Campus needs for vehicle damage, breakdowns, and non-scheduled maintenance. Manages fleet for capital acquisitions and disposal of retired vehicles.
• Receives, codes, and tracks invoices for supplies and services used and help develop budget needs for department.                               
• Must have automotive trouble shooting and mechanical skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills required. People skills and computer knowledge preferred.
• Respond to emergency call outside of normal work hours.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. 

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. 

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.