Lead Groundskeeper, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Days
Sanford Health
Summary
Provides work direction to Groundskeepers and contractors, coordinating operations, maintenance, repairs and equipment installations in accordance with the service goals and objectives. Provides leadership and assumes responsibility for the operations of the department. Serves as a point of reference for staff.
Job description
Summary
Provides work direction to Groundskeepers and contractors, coordinating operations, maintenance, repairs and equipment installations in accordance with the service goals and objectives. Provides leadership and assumes responsibility for the operations of the department. Serves as a point of reference for staff.
Job Description
Responsible for training new and current staff on all duties. The Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all grounds and properties to provide a safe, attractive outdoor environment. Performs necessary repairs and maintenance services and installations of equipment to promote a safe environment. Oversees parking lot repairs, such as cold patching/asphalt repairs. Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and instrument manuals preferred. Ability to identify different species of plants.
Qualifications
Trade school or vocational school with courses in landscaping, horticulture, forestry or park management desired.
Three years experience working in ground keeping required.
May require applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or Certification. May require Commercial Driver's License (CDL) drivers license, Class B, including Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. If CDL is required, and does not possess at time of hire, must obtain both within six months. Valid driver's license required. Must maintain a good driving record.
Requirements
- Three years experience working in groundskeeping required
- Valid driver's license required
- Must maintain a good driving record
- Trade school or vocational school with courses in landscaping, horticulture, forestry or park management desired
- May require applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or Certification
- May require Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B including DOT medical certification
- Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and instrument manuals preferred
- Ability to identify different species of plants
Benefits
- Night shift differentials
- Weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Daily access to earnings
- Robust benefits package
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.