Jefferson Community Health & Life is looking for someone to work full-time as the Landscape & Grounds Specialist.

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week. 7:00am - 3:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

The Landscape & Grounds Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and visually appealing outdoor environment across Jefferson Community Health & Life’s hospital, long-term care, and assisted living campus. This position plays a key role in enhancing the patient and resident experience through the care and upkeep of landscaping, lawns, and courtyards, ensuring outdoor spaces are welcoming, therapeutic, and accessible.

QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Current valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

* Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or maintenance preferred.

* Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or residential environments is a plus.

* Obtain a non-commercial pesticide applicator license within one year.

* Knowledge of landscaping techniques, plant care, and seasonal maintenance.

* Ability to safely operate groundskeeping and snow removal equipment.

* Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks across a multi-building campus.

* Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, attractive environment.

* Ability to interact respectfully with residents, patients, visitors, and staff.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain all exterior grounds, including lawns, sidewalks, parking lots, entrances, and outdoor common areas

Mow, edge, and trim areas using riding and push mowers

Plant, water, weed, fertilize, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and decorative landscaping

Develop and maintain seasonal landscaping, including flower beds, planters, and mulch areas

Prune and trim landscaping to maintain appearance and plant health

Monitor plant health and identify watering, pest, or disease issues

Applies fertilizers and approved lawn and plant treatments in accordance with safety guidelines and manufacturer instructions

Identifies need for herbicide or pesticide applications and coordinates treatment, either directly or through licensed vendors

Ensures all applications are performed in a manner that is safe for patients, residents, and visitors, with appropriate notification and restricted access as needed

Maintain courtyards and outdoor living spaces for long-term care and assisted living residents

Ensure outdoor spaces are clean, safe, accessible, and visually appealing

Maintain walkways, seating areas, and outdoor features

Work in a respectful, quiet, and patient-centered manner in areas occupied by residents and patients

Assist with setup and cleanup for outdoor activities and events as needed

Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, entrances, and priority areas using snow scoop, snow blower, or 4-wheeler

Apply ice melt to ensure safe walking surfaces

Perform seasonal cleanup, planting, mulching, and winterization of landscaping

Prioritize snow removal and grounds maintenance in the following order: hospital entrances, long-term care and assisted living entrances, then secondary areas and courtyards

Monitor and maintain irrigation systems and watering schedules

Adjust watering based on seasonal and weather conditions

Identify and report issues with landscaping systems

Operate and maintain groundskeeping and snow removal equipment safely

Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on building and grounds equipment

Analyze repair needs, follow safety procedures, and initiate or complete repairs as appropriate

Order parts and supplies with approval

Respond to work orders and requests in a timely manner

Complete assigned tasks efficiently with minimal need for rework

Participate in preventative maintenance activities and scheduled inspections

Work with outside vendors and contractors to ensure successful project completion

Maintain safe walking and driving surfaces, with special attention to elderly and mobility-limited residents

Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)