Job Information
Albany Medical Center Groundskeeper in Albany, New York
Department/Unit:
Facility Maintenance
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Works individually or as part of a team to maintain and care for main campus and assigned off site grounds and surrounding areas. Assists other departments as required.
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00
Performs all tasks in keeping main campus and assigned off site grounds, parking garages, parking garage stairwells, parking lots, driveways, walkways, etc. in a clean and safe condition.
This includes but is not limited to:
Removal and disposal of trash and debris
Regular removal and replacement of trash receptacle liners
Trimming back and removal of dead and low hanging limbs
Replacement and/or repair of signage
Mowing and weed trimming
Snow removal and ice management
Annual parking garage wash downs
Safely and effectively operates power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds work and snow removal
Performs snow removal and ice management operations which, when necessary, will include adjusting shift to work nights, over nights and weekends.
Safely and effectively operates vehicles, plows, skid steers, loader, etc.
Reports main campus and assigned off site discrepancies with walkways, pavement, signage, safety, etc. to the Site Service Foreman to record and turn over for corrective repair.
Reports parking garage discrepancies with doorways, walkways, pavement, guard rails, safety, etc. to the Site Service Foreman to record and turn over for corrective repair.
Assists with/performs minor repairs of Site Service equipment.
When required assists other departments in completing tasks, projects, etc.
Assists in the moving and/or disposal of furniture and office equipment at the main campus and assigned off sites.
Responds to and assists with the proper cleanup of spilled hazardous materials on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites.
Responds to and properly cleans/disposes of OPIM spills on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites.
Responds to and assists in the extinguishing of small mulch fires.
Assists with the loading and unloading of large delivery items
Removes and properly disposes of confidential paperwork (HIPAA) from assigned off site locations.
Performs all assigned tasks in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
Adheres to all Albany Med and department policies, procedures and regulations.
When required, assists the Director and Assistant Director of Facility Maintenance in all emergencies.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)
Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.