DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:

The facilities team provides a safe, comfortable healing environment for our patients, visitors and caregivers by keeping the facility in peak operational condition.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Maintains the grounds of the St. Charles Health System buildings/campuses. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Assists in the maintenance of St. Charles Health System grounds and leased propertied.
• Assists in the repair of grounds equipment.
• Works on keeping walkways and parking areas clear of ice and snow.
• Maintains the grounds and all associated buildings.  Keeps the grounds properly watered, trimmed, cut, etc.  Under direction, plants new plants, trees, re-seeds, replants and moves plants and trees as required to maintain the grounds in their optimum condition.
• Maintains knowledge of sprinkler systems and irrigation systems.  Performs all repairs and maintains existing sprinkler and irrigation systems.  Responsible for maintaining all ponds, keeping them clean and treated as required.
• Maintains knowledge of and proper use of fertilizers and pesticides.  Diagnoses and treats diseases of plants, trees, and lawns.  Uses pesticides safely and properly.  Wears all necessary protective clothing and gear when applying pesticides and fertilizers.  Acquires licenses and certifications needed to use controlled grounds products.
• Completes preventive maintenance on all equipment and systems assigned to the grounds area of responsibility.
• Maintains knowledge in landscaping and landscape design.  Maintains all landscaping associated with St. Charles Health System.  Reads and interprets drawings, piping diagrams, and minor electrical schematics.
• Selects proper plants, shrubs, trees, ground cover and an adequate watering system to maintain proper growth of plants and lawns.
• Maintains familiarity with the correct safety procedures in the use of hand and power tools of the trade and wear protective clothing and safety gear when operating such tools.
• Documents all work orders and preventive maintenance.  Completes all work orders properly and accurately.  Documents preventive maintenance completely and accurately.
• Performs safety and periodic rounds as directed to evaluate the appearance and condition on the grounds associated with St. Charles Health System campuses.  All discrepancies shall be noted and work orders generated to correct the problems.
• Attends departmental meetings and is an active member providing input and suggestions (i.e., problems, accomplishments, safety, etc.).
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.          

Preferred:

• N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required:

• Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.

Preferred:

• N/A

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• N/A

Preferred:

• Grounds maintenance experience preferred.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11-25 pounds.
• Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, reaching overhead, Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, Operation of Motor Vehicle, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Rarely (10%): Keyboard Operation
• Never (0%): Whispered speech level

Exposure to Elemental Factors

• Occasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

• Risk for Exposure to BBP