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SalaryCompany Name: Holy Name
Job Title: Grounds & Facilities Associate
Job Title: Grounds & Facilities Associate
Department: Villa Marie Claire
Position Summary:
- The Facility & Ground Maintenance Associate role is responsible for providing onsite facility services and day to day maintenance for external grounds and internal facilities infrastructure at the Villa Marie Claire.
- This role functions as support to all facility staff and needs to ensure the environment is maintained with the highest quality standards.
Requirements:
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent experience preferred.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, irrigation, plant maintenance, grounds upkeep, etc
- Experience: Minimum two years' experience in grounds and/or facilities management. Certification: Valid driver’s license and means of transportation.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Maintains the grounds and gardens surrounding the Villa Marie Claire as directed.
- Operates vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, etc.
- Maintains facility equipment such as beds, furniture, kitchen equipment, sterilizers, nurse call system, HVAC systems, domestic water, sanitary and utility distribution systems.
- Assists electrician, plumber, carpenter and HVAC mechanics as needed.
- Maintains or repairs tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
- Assists in snow removal as needed.
- Follows planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
- Oversees plant maintenance and assists with planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and applies mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
- Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the facility. Recommends projects, painting, improvements or repairs to improve appearance and efficiency.
- Makes recommendations concerning facility improvements and necessary repairs to improve overall operations and patient and visitor experience.
- Installs and maintains all aspects of grounds and facility infrastructure.
- Performs visual inspection rounds covering each assigned area to observe staff at work and to ensure correct procedures are adhered to and that safety rules are observed.
- Understands and is able to execute role in fire and disaster drills and situations.
- Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment as directed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Performs additional responsibilities as needed to support various team functions.
