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GROUNDSKEEPER WF

Montefiore Medical Center
$24.59
United States, New York, Bronx
Jul 02, 2025
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: NoMgr Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 6 AM-2:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $24.59 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes. Job Overview: Performs a variety ground maintenance activities such as planting,watering and trimming flowers and shrubs, mowing lawns, applyingpesticides, and shoveling snow. Maintains grounds and cares for plants, lawns and trees. Operates power equipment to maintain facilities. Plants and cares for ornamental plants, trees, flowers and lawns. Applies fertilizers, herbicides and pesicides. Waters plants when required. Prunes trees and bushes and removes dead flowers and plants. Performs pm on power equipment. Checks fluids levels and belts. Clean all equipment after use. Performs related duties as required (e.g. assisting with floods and snow emergencies). Ability to follow & understand weather forecast & MUST be available for snow / any storms. Lead in time of snow removal and organize materials and equipment as per departmental needs. Performs inventories of supplies and informs supervisor of shortages. Operate vehicles as required for various duties. Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma/GED. One - two years' grounds keeping experience with some botanical background. Must have a valid driver license, meeting Montefiore's Dept of Transportation standards. Knowledge and skill in the care of plants and horticultural techniques. Knowledge and skill to maintain all equipment. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.