- Maintain all exterior grounds, including lawns, sidewalks, parking lots, entrances, and outdoor common areas
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- Mow, edge, and trim areas using riding and push mowers
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- Plant, water, weed, fertilize, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and decorative landscaping
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- Develop and maintain seasonal landscaping, including flower beds, planters, and mulch areas
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- Prune and trim landscaping to maintain appearance and plant health
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- Monitor plant health and identify watering, pest, or disease issues
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- Applies fertilizers and approved lawn and plant treatments in accordance with safety guidelines and manufacturer instructions
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- Identifies need for herbicide or pesticide applications and coordinates treatment, either directly or through licensed vendors
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- Ensures all applications are performed in a manner that is safe for patients, residents, and visitors, with appropriate notification and restricted access as needed
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- Maintain courtyards and outdoor living spaces for long-term care and assisted living residents
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- Ensure outdoor spaces are clean, safe, accessible, and visually appealing
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- Maintain walkways, seating areas, and outdoor features
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- Work in a respectful, quiet, and patient-centered manner in areas occupied by residents and patients
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- Assist with setup and cleanup for outdoor activities and events as needed
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- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, entrances, and priority areas using snow scoop, snow blower, or 4-wheeler
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- Apply ice melt to ensure safe walking surfaces
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- Perform seasonal cleanup, planting, mulching, and winterization of landscaping
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- Prioritize snow removal and grounds maintenance in the following order: hospital entrances, long-term care and assisted living entrances, then secondary areas and courtyards
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- Monitor and maintain irrigation systems and watering schedules
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- Adjust watering based on seasonal and weather conditions
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- Identify and report issues with landscaping systems
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- Operate and maintain groundskeeping and snow removal equipment safely
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- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on building and grounds equipment
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- Analyze repair needs, follow safety procedures, and initiate or complete repairs as appropriate
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- Order parts and supplies with approval
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- Respond to work orders and requests in a timely manner
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- Complete assigned tasks efficiently with minimal need for rework
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- Participate in preventative maintenance activities and scheduled inspections
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- Work with outside vendors and contractors to ensure successful project completion
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- Maintain safe walking and driving surfaces, with special attention to elderly and mobility-limited residents
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- Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
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