Grounds Keeper

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Under direct supervision of Plant Operations Director, responsible for repair, maintenance, care of hospital grounds, parking areas, all outside equipment, and for maintaining accesses to the hospital clear and clean at all times.  Assists mechanics in all phases of general building maintenance as needed.  All work and related duties are to be performed to compliance with local and state codes.  Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by hospital.

Must have basic knowledge of grounds care, trees and outside equipment normally acquired through completion of technical high school courses and/or vocational school courses or appropriate experience in grounds maintenance.  Knowledge of local, state and national regulations regarding application of fertilizers and pesticides, etc.    General knowledge of grounds care and outside construction and equipment as normally acquired through three (3) years of related experience.  Previous general maintenance experience preferred.  Ability to move or lift tools and equipment in excess of 100 pounds on an occasional basis; frequent walking, sitting, climbing, bending and stooping.  Exposure to outdoor weather conditions for extended periods of time.

High school graduate or equivalent.

Valid New Jersey Driver’s License required.