Lead Groundskeeper

Lead Groundskeeper

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Provides work direction to Groundskeepers and contractors, coordinating operations, maintenance, repairs and equipment installations in accordance with the service goals and objectives. Provides leadership and assumes responsibility for the operations of the department. Serves as a point of reference for staff. Responsible for training new and current staff on all duties. The Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all grounds and properties to provide a safe, attractive outdoor environment. Performs necessary repairs and maintenance services and installations of equipment to promote a safe environment. Oversees parking lot repairs, such as cold patching/asphalt repairs. Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and instrument manuals preferred. Ability to identify different species of plants.

Trade school or vocational school with courses in landscaping, horticulture, forestry or park management desired. Three years experience working in ground keeping required. May require applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or Certification. May require Commercial Driver's License (CDL) drivers license, Class B, including Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. If CDL is required, and does not possess at time of hire, must obtain both within six months. Valid driver's license required. Must maintain a good driving record.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.