The Impact You Can Make Provide leadership for the delivery of all assigned grounds and off-site maintenance activities to ensure the effective, efficient, attractive and safe environment of all assigned facilities. Care for and maintain the exterior property of Hospital and assigned satellite buildings, to include landscaping/gardening duties, snow removal, grounds maintenance, and parking lot maintenance. Exercise independent judgement in the selection of work methods and procedures used in general ground maintenance projects. The position requires the ability to work varied shifts and irregular hours during inclement weather and to be available twenty-four hours a day for emergency response, unless during a previously scheduled time off. Team Impact Work with and provide training and leadership/direction to assigned staff, and other individuals as required to perform grounds keeping maintenance tasks, i.e., Landscaping, Painting, Operation of all vehicles and all other tasks assigned. Confer and coordinate with Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager regarding scheduling of grounds work. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities * Coordinates the work of the groundskeepers; acquires materials; monitors the quality of work performed by the grounds keeping positions and assures timely completion of assignments; trains grounds keeping staff; plans landscape designed and changes and the maintenance of plants, lawns and outside areas. * Performs and oversees all work associated with quality and responsive grounds keeping. May include offsite locations. * Coordinate, supervise and performs all snow removal activities. Ability to work varied shifts and irregular hours during inclement weather. * Work with and provide training and leadership/direction to assigned staff, and other individuals as required to perform grounds keeping maintenance tasks, i.e., Landscaping, Painting, Operation of all vehicles and all other tasks assigned. * Confer and coordinate with Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager regarding scheduling of grounds work. Education/Experience: * High School Diploma or Equivalent. * Five or more years of progressive and successful experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, plant maintenance, or similar work functions. * Proven mechanical ability with necessary skills and experience to address equipment repair and maintenance needs associated with the position. * Knowledge of heavy equipment operation & maintenance. * Knowledge of heavy equipment operation & maintenance. * Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. * *Licenses/Certificates/Registrations * Drivers License * Pesticide Application Certification (optional) * *Skills/Abilities: * Welding. * Small engine repair. * Minor vehicle repair skills. * Able to identify lawn, shrub diseases, and other landscaping problems with the ability to select the proper course of treatment or correction. * Heavy equipment operation & maintenance. * Skilled in landscaping methods, tools and equipment. * Ability to train staff in proper use of landscaping and grounds and plant maintenance tools, equipment and procedures. * Good communication skills. * Customer service skills. Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. * *Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $19.28 to $28.93 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be foundhere. Job: Craft/Skilled Trade* *Title: *Lead Groundskeeper Location: NY-Glens Falls Requisition ID: 24087