Groundskeeper

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

 

Job Requisition: GROUN001549

Employment Type: Temporary, part-time. 

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 24 hour/week

Hiring range: $ 17.51 - $23.42

 

 

Below are the shift differentials based on eligible shifts worked:

 

• Weekday evening shift - additional 10%
• Weekday night shift - additional 15%
• Weekend day shift - additional 10%
• Weekend evening & night shifts - additional 21%

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

 

 

• Performs landscaping of grounds as scheduled and
• Evaluates and reports conditions that detract from the safety or aesthetic value of the
• Removes debris and takes care of hazardous
• Assists contractors/vendors with on-site events or
• Installs, sets up, removes, transports, maintains specialty equipment, furniture and materials for seasonal and special events.
• Operates and maintains equipment to perform snow removal, ice treatment, mowing, planting, cultivating, trimming and other activities while monitoring weather conditions.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Licensure Protective Equipment: 

• Driver’s license required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED or three (3) years relevant experience required.

Work Experience:

• None

Required Skills & Attributes: 

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.