Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Landscaping | Work Hours: M-F 7:00A-3:30P | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary:

Supervises daily operations of the assigned team members to ensure alignment with department and organizational objectives.  Performs multiple tasks relating to area of assignment such as grounds, landscaping, or couriers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs staffing, performance evaluations, and training activities and assists with capacity planning for staff.

• May perform daily rounds, project management tasks, equipment repairs, and other services, which may include anything related to couriers.

• Performs jobs and work activities associated with are of assignment.

• Performs visual inspections and/or equipment, properties, and assigned areas.

• Assists with the development and compliance of the department budgets, including capital, operating, and construction budgets.

• Maintains knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements and ensures departmental compliance.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Performance Management - Supervises the daily activities of technical, operations, business support or team members and is accountable for performance.

• Resource Management - Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates worked activities to optimize productivity.

• Problem solving – identifies and solves problems guided by policies and procedures; delivers guidance with oversight from manager.

• Delegation - Effectively assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their strengths.   May perform duties of subordinates but at an advanced level and typically less than 80% of their time. 

• Leadership Ability – Will approve timecards, participate in hiring, training new hires, provide input into corrective action & development plans, assist with process improvement conduct performance reviews, assist with budgeting and operations, etc.

• Conflict Resolution - Identifies and addresses conflicts within the team, facilitating constructive dialogue, and finding solutions to disagreements. 

• Change Management - Leads and adapts to organizational changes, communicating effectively during transitions, and engages the team in the process.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of the specialization as well as business needs to recommend appropriate action.

• Requires in-depth skills and knowledge of the specialized concepts, practices, equipment operations and procedures in the area of grounds/landscaping.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience as determined by the organization

 Education

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire   

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire AND

• Grounds - Category 3 Operator - Ornamental and Turf (O3) license in the state of Kentucky required within 90 days of employment in this position (Grounds and Landscaping only)       

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

Standing: 75%

Walking: 75%

Sitting: 50

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%

Carrying 2575 lbs: 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Plling 0-25 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%

Climbing: 50%

Bending/Stooping: 75%

Kneeling: 50%

Crouching/Crawling: 50%

Reaching: 75%

Talking: 75%

Hearing: 75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%

Keyboard Data Entry: 75%

Running: 50%

Vision: Depth Perception: 75%

Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%

Vision: Seeing Far: 75%

Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: No-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.