Groundskeeper - Plant Operations

Groundskeeper Join Maury Regional Health as a Groundskeeper and utilize your landscaping, equipment operation, and maintenance skills to help create a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Make a meaningful contribution to the appearance, accessibility, and safety of our healthcare facilities while supporting our mission of delivering Clinical excellence.

Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day. Location Maury Regional Health 1224 Trotwood Ave Columbia, TN 38401 Shift Full-Time Day Shift w/coverage as needed Job Summary The Groundskeeper plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, accessible, and welcoming outdoor environment across Maury Regional Health facilities.

This position supports the overall appearance, functionality, and safety of hospital property while contributing to a positive experience for patients, visitors, and employees. As a valued member of the facilities team, the Groundskeeper helps preserve organizational resources, promotes environmental safety, and supports the health system's commitment to providing a professional and well-maintained healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain hospital lawns, landscaping, trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other outdoor areas through mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and routine grounds maintenance. Keep sidewalks, building entrances, parking areas, and outdoor common spaces clean, accessible, and free of litter, debris, and potential safety hazards.

Operate, inspect, and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, hand tools, tractors, skid steers, forklifts, and maintenance or facility vehicles in accordance with established safety procedures. Perform seasonal and weather-related grounds maintenance, including leaf removal, snow and ice removal, salting, and other activities necessary to maintain safe access to hospital facilities.

Inspect outdoor property features, including furniture, signage, fences, walkways, and drainage areas; identify and report damage, safety concerns, and maintenance needs while assisting with general exterior repairs. Collaborate with the Maintenance and Facilities teams on special projects, follow established work schedules, and comply with hospital infection prevention, environmental safety, and workplace safety standards.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred) Previous Landscaping, Groundskeeping, or General Maintenance Experience (Preferred) Ability to Safely Operate Landscaping Equipment and Groundskeeping Machinery Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively While Following Established Instructions and Safety Procedures Strong Attention to Detail, Dependability, Time Management, and Communication Skills Ability to Perform Physical Groundskeeping Activities and Work Outdoors in Various Weather Conditions Physical Requirements Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying.

Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing approximately 25–50 pounds, depending on job requirements. Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor activities for extended periods. Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and seasonal conditions. Ability to use required personal protective equipment and safely operate assigned machinery.

Work Environment This position primarily works outdoors across hospital property, including landscaped areas, parking lots, sidewalks, building entrances, and service areas. Work schedules may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and emergency weather response based on organizational needs. Why Maury Regional Health Join an award-winning health system committed to serving the healthcare needs of southern Middle Tennessee!

Benefit-eligible positions include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Employer-paid life insurance Retirement savings plan with employer-matching Paid Time Off (PTO) Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Career advancement navigation opportunities Adoption assistance services Financial planning programs Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.

Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law.

Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.