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Job Summary
The Groundskeeper performs a variety of duties in and around the hospital complex to ensure that the grounds and landscaping is maintained according to standards.
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :
Education and Experience
Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations
Valid Texas Driver License with clean driving history
Skills and Abilities
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
Interacts on a daily basis with staff, visitors, and patients throughout the hospital
Physical Capabilities
Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Work involves prolonged standing, heavy lifting, and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis.
Environmental / Working Conditions
This position is mostly subject to outside environmental conditions, however, may be required to be indoors occasionally. May require frequent work with environmental hazards (; noisy environment, with infectious agents, near power supplies / machinery, etc.) Occasionally may require work with toxic chemicals. Danger from falls, cuts and abrasions is present. Subject to various shifts. Subject to call-backs at all times. Telephone is required.
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.