About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Grounds Mechanic
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, maintain medical center grounds in all weather conditions. Responsible for mowing grass, trimming shrubs and maintaining inventory of salt and all lawn care products. Maintain and perform minor repairs on grounds equipment.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure lawn and shrubbery is well groomed and maintained properly through planting, fertilizing, watering, seeding, and weed control.
- Ensure all areas are in safe and clean condition which may include, but is not limited to picking up trash, removing snow and ice, spreading salt or sand, and patching/repairing small damaged areas.
- Perform general painting as needed which may include light posts, railings, etc.
- Inspect building surfaces, fences, curbs, sidewalks for maintenance and cleaning needs.
- Maintain inventory of all lawn care products.
- Perform minor repairs and maintain grounds equipment and tools.
- Install landscaping items, parking blocks, seasonal or holiday decorations, etc.
- Weather not permitting, work may be assigned indoors.
- Perform other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months’ previous experience operating commercial grounds equipment
- Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license
- Must meet approval by insurance carrier to drive medical center vehicles
Preferred:
Education beyond high school
Two years of job related experience
Master Gardener Certification or state license to perform pesticide and fertilization applications
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Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
