Groundskeeper / Landscaper Aurora Mount Pleasant 1st PT w/ Benefits!

Department:

11917 AMC Mount Pleasant - Facilities

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Flexible - M to F - 7am to 11 am / 20 hours a week with benefits!

Major Responsibilities:

• Cuts and trims grass, removes weeds, plants and prunes shrubs, flowers, bushes, etc. Waters landscaped areas, grass, plants, and flowers. Rakes and blows leaves.
• Cleans and sweeps the sidewalks, parking lots, and surrounding paved areas.
• Removes snow and ice, and applies salt to paved areas, roadways and sidewalks. May refill the salt bins.
• Inspects, identifies, and reports signs that need repair.
• Removes and transfers trash/garbage from the facility area.
• Informs leader of equipment failures and repairs needed.
• May assist in cleaning out and removing icicles from rain gutters.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required:

• No Formal Education.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Current driving record that meets Aurora fleet safety standards.
• Must have basic knowledge and ability to operate a variety of lawn and ground maintenance equipment (mowers, edgers, trimmers, etc.).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to problem solve.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, climb, and reach above shoulders at various times throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• -lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead.
• -lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level.
• -lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• -push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposed to mechanical, chemical and explosive hazards therefore protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Exposure to varying temperatures ranging from 0? to 120?F along with rain, sleet and snow.
• Atmosphere may contain dust, odors and fumes.
• Position requires travel, therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over