Baton Rouge General Medical Center · 9 hours ago
Grounds Technician - Bluebonnet Full-Time
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBaton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Grounds Technician to provide grounds care and services to maintain a pleasant image and safe exterior for all facilities. The role includes performing horticultural duties, landscaping, and ensuring cleanliness and safety of the grounds.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs all horticultural and external environmental duties for applicable General Health System facilities
Mows and edges all lawn areas; weeds all plant beds where ground cover, trees and shrubs are planted
Waters all lawns, plant beds, shrubs and trees as needed to maintain proper moisture levels
Prunes plants, trees and shrubs as needed, following accepted horticultural practices
Picks up and disposes of trash; cleans trash cans, ashtrays, and patio tables; sweeps parking lots, walkways, entrances and parking garage, per departmental schedule
Pressure washes parking lots and facility entrances according to department schedule
Obtains and maintains knowledge of proper operation of lawn equipment (i.e. mowers, edgers, weed eaters, etc.), including all safety precautions and maintenance requirements
Performs all duties within timeframes set by Grounds Supervisor
Landscapes General Health System facilities
Plants seasonal vegetation as directed by supervisor, following accepted horticultural practices
Performs all other duties as required
Identifies customers and delivers outstanding customer service according to GHS guidelines
Practices all safety precautions and utilizes safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses, proper attire, etc.) within department and industry guidelines
Assists Facilities Management with inside duties during periods of inclement weather
Performs more complex duties as assigned by supervisor, within scope of individual ability and knowledge
Qualification
Required
Able to understand and carry out instructions
Dependable and motivated to complete duties without constant supervision
Able to interact appropriately with a diverse population of customers
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing and environment of care
Strength-Medium Work-Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Climbing-Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. (Frequently)
Balancing-Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surface; or maintaining body equilibrium. (Frequently)
Stooping-Bending body downward and forward by being spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. (Frequently)
Kneeling-Bending legs at knees to rest on knee or knees. (Frequently)
Crouching-Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. (Frequently)
Crawling-Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. (Occasionally)
Reaching-Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. (Frequently)
Handling-Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. (Frequently)
Feeling-Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching. (Frequently)
Talking-Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information, and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other works accurately, loudly, or quickly. (Frequently)
Hearing-Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear. (Constantly)
Vision-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. (Constantly)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors
The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment
The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers and sprays while performing the duties of this job
The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
May be required to work long hours in event of emergency
Preferred
One-year Grounds Experience. On-the-job Training Available
Company
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is a community hospital.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angie Clouatre
Chief Nursing Officer - Mid City Campus
Monica Nijoka
CNO
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