Groundskeeper
Northern Cochise Community Hospital
Willcox, AZ
Full-Time | Plant Operations | NonExempt
Northern Cochise Community Hospital is seeking a dependable Groundskeeper to maintain our campus grounds and support basic facility maintenance. If you enjoy handson work outdoors and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for our patients and staff, we’d love to hear from you. The position hours are Mon-Fri-6:30am-3:00pm with flexibility may have to take calls on off hours
Full-Time | Plant Operations | NonExempt
Northern Cochise Community Hospital is seeking a dependable Groundskeeper to maintain our campus grounds and support basic facility maintenance. If you enjoy handson work outdoors and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for our patients and staff, we’d love to hear from you. The position hours are Mon-Fri-6:30am-3:00pm with flexibility may have to take calls on off hours
About Us
At Northern Cochise Community Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care close to home. Our mission is to support healthier communities, grounded in our core values of Compassion, Community, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Summary
The Groundskeeper is responsible for performing manual work related to the care and maintenance of hospital grounds, landscaping, parking areas, and exterior structures. This role also assists with routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain grounds and exterior landscaping
- Water, fertilize, weed, mow, trim, and mulch landscaped areas
- Remove trash and debris from parking lots and exterior building areas
- Operate and maintain manual and powered landscaping equipment
- Clean exterior windows, gutters, and storm drains
- Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides as needed
- Prune trees and remove damaged branches
- Maintain irrigation systems
- Address snow/ice removal as needed
- Assist with general building maintenance (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, minor carpentry)
- Receive and follow work orders from Team Lead/Supervisor
- Document maintenance activities and safety checks per regulatory requirements
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment (fire extinguishers, kitchen equipment, oxygen/vacuum systems, etc.)
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or irrigation systems highly desirable
- Maintenance experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of horticulture, irrigation, plant materials, and soil care
- Skill in use of landscaping tools and equipment (powered and nonpowered)
- Ability to operate construction, pruning, soilprep, and irrigation tools safely
Certificates/Licenses
- None required
Working Conditions & Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 100 lbs)
- Indoor/outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, airborne particles
- Possible exposure to blood or body fluids (OSHA Category 2)
- Use of protective equipment as required
Why Join NCCH?
We believe each employee contributes to our mission and success. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and respectful work environment where every role matters.