Job Summary

Provides technical direction and support for groundskeeping. Advises on selection, planting, maintenance and treatment of: trees, shrubs, plants, lawn and landscaping. Oversees/directs and participates in the work of assigned groundskeeping crews. Provides liaison with outside landscaping/nursery contractors and suppliers.

Job Duties

• Develops basic landscaping designs and plans including selecting plant materials, recognizing conditions, topography, lighting and moisture.
• Provides cost data, etc.
• and obtains approval.
• Coordinates ordering and staging of work for the Grounds Department.
• Oversees and participates in the work of assigned crews and directs their activities.
• Develops maintenance programs for various lawns, shrubs, plants, etc.
• Ensures adequate watering nutrients and care is provided.
• Develops programs to protect materials from insects, fungi, disease, weather, etc.
• Ensures maintenance program is implemented.
• Inspects grounds to identify landscaping opportunities or needs.
• Provides liaison with outside landscape and nursery contractors.
• Ensures their work and efforts meet Geisinger contract standards and expectations.
• Monitors their work progress and makes adjustments to plan as able or refers to higher levels as required.
• Halts project as conditions warrant within authorized scope until a resolution occurs.
• Prepares and provides all department and job-related documentation to include reports, budgets, plans, progress notes, policies and procedures, etc.
• and ensures appropriate paper and files are kept.
• Provides general horticultural technical advice to Facilities Operations Department and Geisinger as required.
• Attends various meetings to ensure understanding of overall current and future grounds and landscape plans.
• Reviews and comments on landscaping designs prepared by architects and designers.
• Performs groundskeeper job duties as time permits, particularly during the off season.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 4 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Facility Management; Manufacturing Safety

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.