Description About Astria The Astria Health system, headquartered in the heart of the state of Washington's wine country in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is the largest non-profit healthcare system based in Eastern Washington. Astria Health is the parent non-profit organization of Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Astria Toppenish Hospital and delivers care throughout the Valley through its Astria Health Hospitals and its Astria Ambulatory Care model focused on delivering the highest level of ambulatory and outpatient care in convenient locations in both the Lower and Upper Yakima Valley. Astria Ambulatory Care is designed to meet the changing lifestyles and diverse needs of those living and working throughout the region.Across our healthcare network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers and opportunities for growth and safe workplaces. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, marketing, or our clinical services in any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for providing exceptional healthcare to our communities motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion, we want to hear from you.Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Astria Health's unique view on what's important and right - being a leader in providing innovative, exceptional rural healthcare solutions with kindness and dignity. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions independently, cultivate trust through accountability, and go beyond the expected. We believe in continuously escalating the bar for talent and performance because we are obsessed with a commitment to excellence and patient care. It also helps candidates consider career opportunities and evaluate whether they will thrive at Astria Health.
Astria Health is seeking Grounds Maintenance team member to join our team! This position has a schedule of Monday - Friday with day shift hours. What you get to do every day! In the Ground Maintena nce position, yo u will be responsible for for the general exterior maintenance of all properties and all machines, tools, appliances, and apparatus necessary to maintain and contribute to the beatification of all Astria Health properties. Performs skilled and semiskilled maintenance activities and related work. You will:
- Lawn care: Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns.
- Plant care: Trim shrubs, hedges, and small trees, and plant flowers, trees, and shrubs.
- Weed removal: Weed and mulch landscape beds.
- Tree removal: Remove dead, damaged, or unwanted trees or branches.
- Irrigation: Set up, adjust, repair, and clean irrigation systems.
- Litter removal: Remove litter, weeds, and other debris from landscaped areas.
- Equipment operation: Operate mowers, trucks, edgers, and other hand tools and equipment.
- Vehicle maintenance: Maintain and repair vehicles and equipment
- Record keeping: Maintain records of maintenance and repair tasks
- Safety: Follow safety rules and wear protective equipment, such as goggles, masks, and gloves
- Security: Provide security services to assist with staff safety.
- Communication: Communicate with hospital staff, vendors, and co-workers
- Computer skills: Use basic computer skills to enter hours and work performed online
- Other duties as assigned
- Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
- Adheres to the core values and standards of the organization.
RequirementsWhat you bring to the role: Required Qualifications and Education.
- High School Graduation or GED.
- Two or more years of work experience in landscaping
- Washington State Drivers License.
- Oral and written fluency in the English language.
Preferred Qualifications and Education.
- Two or more years of work experience in healthcare facilities
This position is identified as a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while on the job would present a substantial risk of death. As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
SummaryPay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive compensation range for candidates hired into each position. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. This position is not associated with a union contract.
Astria Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer! We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.Astria Health employees must adhere to the Company's security policies and Code of Ethics.Individuals needing accommodation in the application and testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at 509-###-#### , at least two days before the need.Please note Astria Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.