The Department of Public Health’s Tewksbury Hospital is looking for an outgoing and reliable individual to fill a Groundskeeper II position. Tewksbury Hospital serves approximately 360 inpatients whose care is under the auspices of both the Department of Public Health and the Department of Mental Health. Tewksbury Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited long term and acute care hospital that provides comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. A full range of services are provided including 24/7 nursing, nurse practitioners, medicine, as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a six bed inpatient dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation, and pharmacy. This clinical environment is strictly governed by regulatory standards that mandate day to day interventions and services. In addition to the main hospital site, the hospital campus is home to multiple residential 24/7 programs including programs for adults in recovery and two (2) locked young adolescent programs. These programs serve approximately 300 clients daily. Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities 1. Comply with all applicable state and federal laws including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations, which govern the privacy of patients and the confidential nature of their care. 2. Trim, prune, cut and/or plant flowers, bushes etc. as part of groundskeeping activities. 3. Seed, water, weed and/or fertilize lawns, flowerbeds, shrubs etc. 4. Spray lawns, flower beds, shrubs etc. with fertilizers or pesticides. 5. Assist in the design of floral beds, landscape plans etc. for grounds beautification. 6. Cut lawns using hand or power movers. 7. Makes minor repairs of sidewalks, roadways and parking lots and clears them of snow. 8. Perform related duties such as emptying rubbish barrels; picking up trash; cleaning ditches; drains and catch basins on grounds or roadways; shoveling snow and raking leaves. 9. Prune, cut and remove tree limbs and branches. 10. Excavate grounds using backhoe and front and back loaders. 11. Monitor the activities of employees involved in groundskeeping work to ensure compliance with established standards. 12. Provide on-the-job training to assigned workers. Perform related duties such as maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment; and preparing written reports as required. Preferred Qualifications: * Experienced in usage of landscape equipment. * Understanding of motors and tools used in landscaping. * Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in landscaping and repair work. * Ability to communicate effectively. About Tewksbury Hospital: Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic. _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants." Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment and Staffing Customer Service at 1-800-510-4122, option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, park maintenance or tree maintenance work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or landscape architecture may be substituted for the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: I. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License. II. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid appropriate hoisting license, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, may be required. III. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid pesticide applicator's certificate issued by the Pesticide Bureau, Department of Food and Agriculture, may be required. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! /Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. If you decline to vaccinate you will be required to take mitigation measures mandated by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that are consistent with guidance from the Department of Public Health. Failure to take those mitigation measures, including masking, could lead to discipline, up to and including termination./ *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. For questions, please call 800-510-4122 x4 Job: Agriculture* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Groundskeeper II Location: Massachusetts-Tewksbury-367 East Street Requisition ID: 240009QY