Grounds Associate, Plant Maintenance, Day Shift, Full Time

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.

Job Summary:

Assists in the maintenance of grounds, surrounding areas and off-site campuses, may include but not limited to lawn care, pruning, weed abatement, landscaping, snow removal and irrigation installation and repairs. Maintains the in-house plants and responsible for tree trimming, weeding, and other areas necessary for a beautiful campus environment. May also supervise and train new and apprentice Grounds Associates.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in the repair and maintenance of the grounds keeping equipment, water fountains, and sprinkler systems: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Qualified Applicator (chemical) License (PAPA) or Pest Control Applicators (PCA) License: Preferred
• Certificate in horticulture or landscape field: Preferred
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions:

• Mows, edges and aerates the lawns and keeps grass well manicured. Weeds the garden and prunes trees and shrubs. Trims plants and maintains high aesthetic appeal of the outdoor spaces.
• Assists in snow removal and sanding operations of sidewalks and parking lots. Maintains and clears debris from sidewalks, roofs, entrances and parking lots. Maintains the driveways clean of leaves and undertakes pressure cleaning to keep them clean. Maintains the pleasing aesthetic aspects of ponds and fountains. Maintains and cleans outdoor seating areas and furniture.
• Sprays and fertilizes according to proper application of herbicides.
• Maintains irrigating/programming controllers, replacing heads, valves and underground pipe.
• Makes daily inspection of grounds.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.