Groundskeeper

+ Area of Interest: Support Services + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 + Department: Groundskeeping + Shift: 1st shift 6am-2:30pm + Job ID: 177661 Overview Full time and part time openings available 24-40 hrs/wk 6am-2:30pm Must have a valid Driver's License Under supervision and direction performs the turf, ornamental maintenance, grounds, parking lot, driveway and sidewalk maintenance including mowing, fertilizing, trimming, irrigation, snow/ice/sleet removal, asphalt patching and overall grounds-keeping of all the UnityPoint Health u2013 Des Moines properties. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Weu2019re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youu2019re in. Here are just a few: + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities u00b7 Integrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors. u00b7 Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service. u00b7 Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to otheru2019s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest. u00b7 Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. u00b7 Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department by regular, reliable attendance. u00b7 Demonstrates ability to operate the motorized and manual equipment assigned to the Grounds Department. u00b7 On a daily basis maintains the main entrances, grounds, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks in good repair and clean of trash and debris to achieve specific quality, safety, service and regulatory goals. u00b7 Observes and practices safety regulations and procedures, including but not limited to OSHA and DNV, in the care and use of equipment and tools. u00b7 Removes snow, ice and/or sleet from UnityPoint Health - Des Moines parking lots, driveways and sidewalks utilizing sand and/or salt to achieve specific quality, safety, service and regulatory goals. u00b7 Airify, spray, fertilize, mow and trim turf for all UnityPoint Health u2013 Des Moines properties to achieve specific quality, safety, service and regulatory goals. u00b7 Plants, maintains, and prunes trees, shrubbery and flowering plants for all the UnityPoint Health u2013 Des Moines properties. u00b7 Operates and repairs irrigation systems and fountains for all the Unity Point-DM properties. u00b7 Attends Iowa State Turf Conference and Iowa State Shade Tree short courses to maintain CEU as scheduled by manager. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or two Years of experience required Must eighteen (18) years of age or older. Experience: Working knowledge of the care for a wide variety of plant, tree, and shrub materials. Must have a valid Driver's License

Created: 2026-01-26