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Groundskeeper - Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Martha's Vineyard Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Oak Bluffs
Jul 05, 2025
Join our dedicated team on the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard, where your work directly contributes to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As a Groundskeeper under the guidance of the Manager and Director of Environmental Services, you'll play a key role in maintaining the hospital's outdoor spaces-supporting both the aesthetic and safety standards of our world-class facility. From vibrant gardens to well-kept walkways, your efforts will help uphold the unique charm of our island community.
This is more than just landscaping-it's about making a difference in a healthcare setting while enjoying the natural beauty and close-knit culture that Martha's Vineyard has to offer.
Patient Care Required:
No
Essential Functions
Operate, clean, and maintain all groundskeeping equipment, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, leaf blowers, and power sweepers.
Care for flower beds and boxes by planting, watering, trimming, and pruning trees and shrubs.
Perform a range of outdoor maintenance duties: mow lawns, remove weeds and litter, rake, hedge trim, sweep walkways and parking lots, and maintain outdoor furniture.
Support indoor cleaning during inclement weather as directed.
Take an active role in seasonal tasks such as snow removal and storm preparation.
Help maintain the safety and appearance of the hospital's physical plant.
Respond to fire alarms and assist emergency responders when needed.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public.
- Able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and speak English.
- Must have a current driver's license.
- Must have familiarity with hand and power tools.
- Able to follow operational manuals and instructional manuals and instruction.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Walking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
  • Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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