Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Groundskeeper - SEIU, Grade 4 Martha's Vineyard Hospital • Environmental Services Department Why You'll Love This Role Join a close-knit, SEIU-represented team on the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard. Your work will keep our hospital's grounds clean, safe, and welcoming-supporting world-class care in a setting famous for its natural beauty and community spirit. Compensation & Growth Union & Grade: Covered by SEIU, Grade 4. Step Progression: Competitive wage progression within the grade-rates increase with credited years of experience, up to $38.08 per hour at the top step. Impact Without Patient Care Although you won't provide direct patient care, your efforts directly enhance the healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff while you enjoy the island lifestyle. Essential Functions Grounds Equipment: Operate, clean, and maintain lawn mowers, snow blowers, leaf blowers, power sweepers, and other groundskeeping tools. Horticulture Care: Plant, water, trim, and prune flowers, shrubs, and small trees; maintain flower beds and boxes. Outdoor Upkeep: Mow lawns, weed, rake, hedge-trim, sweep walkways/parking lots, remove litter, and care for outdoor furniture. Inclement-Weather Support: Assist with indoor cleaning when needed and take an active role in snow removal and storm preparation. Safety & Emergency Response: Help ensure a safe physical plant; respond to fire alarms and assist emergency responders as required. Patient Care Required: No Ready to make a visible difference every day while advancing through a structured pay scale? Apply today and grow your career with our SEIU Grade 4 Environmental Services team on Martha's Vineyard! Qualifications 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable) 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%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $18.68 - $28.38/Hourly
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EEO Statement: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-###-####.
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