Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values Performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, weeding, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns and turf, as well as inspecting plant materials for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage and identifying replacements; transplanting, pruning, trimming, and cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers. Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems. Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, and parking lots, and transporting the trash to designated central collection points on a daily basis. Safely operates light vehicles such as pick-up trucks, tractors, street sweepers, riding mowers, and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other groundskeeping equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing.  Performs routine maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools, makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.  Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes. Works cooperatively and jointly with others to provide quality seamless customer service. Reports completed and ongoing tasks to Supervisor on daily or otherwise prescribed basis. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 15 feet (e.g., for tree trimming). Requires the ability to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed primarily out-of-doors, year round.  Employees in this job title are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when facilities or medical offices buildings are closed due or impacted by severe weather. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Contributes to the overall success of the Grounds Department by performing all other related duties as assigned.  Performs job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description Requires the ability to work under/handle stressful situations. Must be a quick thinker and able to displays positive emotional behavior, as well as apply positive social skills with co-workers, vendors, customers, and patients. Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document.

Work Schedule: PRN, as needed

Qualifications/Training:

Six months to one year of experience in landscape maintenance or related work preferred. 

       

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education

If the operation of a McLeod vehicle is required; candidate must have an acceptable, valid driver’s license.