Hospital Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job Description: This is an entry-level position in the Facilities Management department. The position’s work is focused on groundskeeping, and the caregiver may be assigned to work in a variety of areas of focus. The Maintenance Worker II – Grounds may also have opportunities to learn general building maintenance skills in a healthcare setting. OUR NEW HOSPITAL HAS OPENED (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/intermountain-health-lutheran-hospital/future-location) Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work Posting Specifics: Pay range – Dependent upon experience Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Variable Additional Details: Shift differentials given for nights and weekends Lutheran Hospital (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/intermountain-health-lutheran-hospital) is part of Intermountain Health a nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. It has evolved from humble beginnings as a tuberculosis sanitarium into one of the best hospitals in the country, including its Level II trauma designation. Careful analysis of the community's future healthcare needs shows demand for a more flexible and patient-centered hospital that delivers high-quality, advanced care more efficiently. Lutheran Hospital has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence – Magnet designation – by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing comprehensive, specialty care to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Dating back to 1905, we are proud of the rich history and inspiring mission our hospital has embodied for over 110 years. Benefits (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits) are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and Paid Time Off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. Scope: As a Grounds Maintenance Worker, you will need to know how to: Maintain the appearance, condition, and safety of facility grounds, landscaping, parking areas, irrigation systems, and related equipment to meet seasonal needs. Assignments may include planting, fertilizing, clipping, pruning, mowing, blowing, weeding, shoveling snow, plowing, irrigation monitoring, and applying chemical control products. Have basic knowledge in landscape maintenance, including irrigation systems, and the use of insecticides and herbicides on turf, trees, and flowerbeds. Skills Landscape Design Planting Weed Control Water Conservation Pesticides Water Herbicides Green Houses Pruning Communication Written Communication Qualifications Some experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance. Willingness to work hard and to learn. A valid driver license may be required for this position. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. Physical Requirements: Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.38 - $26.36 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.