Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea (SJMC) is a not-for-profit hospital established in 1970. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, SJMC is a member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. SJMC is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction by national ranking organization Press Ganey. SJMC is consistently ranked in the top five percent of hospitals in the country for inpatient satisfaction, employee engagement, and physician satisfaction. SJMC has been recognized for two consecutive years as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare Magazine and the Studer Group.

SJMC attracts more than 300 physicians in most disciplines, with leading edge technology, including the largest and strongest MRI in Michigan. As a not-for-profit hospital, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea reinvests its profits back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, health education and promotion initiatives, and outreach for the elderly.

General Summary: The grounds tech is responsible for a variety of activities in support of keeping the campus grounds maintained.

Functions:

Demonstrates and utilizes proper body mechanics and lifting techniques. Demonstrates an understanding of landscape and lawn maintenance techniques and equipment:

Knowledge of landscape maintenance is evidenced in work performance.Knowledge of equipment and tools used in landscape maintenance is demonstrated.

Demonstrates skill in use of groundskeeping machinery and landscaping equipment.

Power and hand landscape equipment and tools are used properly.Groundskeeping machinery is used properly.

Demonstrates competence in outdoor grounds maintenance.

Hospital grounds are maintained in a well-groomed and attractive manner at all times.Appearance of shrubbery and plants demonstrates skill in landscaping techniques.

Coordinates contingent help when needed.

Requirements:

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure

1) Minimum of a high school education

2) Basic knowledge of landscaping and groundskeeping equipment

Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea enjoy…

Competitive compensationFull benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and DisabilityRetirement savings plan with employer contributionOpportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American’s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or SJMHS’s Return to Work Program.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.