Groundskeeper - Per Diem - White Plains

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Location White Plains, New York Shift: Day (United States of America) Description: Groundskeeper - Per Diem - White Plains The Groundskeeper's role is to maintain and care for hospital properties and to operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Supervised by the Foreman of the Grounds and Senior Groundkeeper. Supervision consists of an annual performance appraisal interview, quarterly department meetings, in-service meetings, regular grounds meetings and informal meetings as necessary. Routine contact with other employees. Prepares seeding or transplanting beds outdoors or in the greenhouse. Plants seeds and bulbs, tree seedlings and shrubbery to produce an attractive appearance. Digs up and stores bulbs and roots to prevent from freezing as necessary. Scatters grass seed or sods areas of lawn as needed. Removes dead or diseased trees; collects leaves and debris; weeds and thins flower beds; prunes trees and trims hedges; mows lawn and works lawn and flower beds; may trap small rodents. May move and set up outdoor furniture, grills, waste receptacles and related items for outdoor functions. May erect scaffolding and move building materials. Collects and brings refuse to City disposal area. Cleans and polices dumpsters and surrounding area. Operates hospital vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to front end loaders, tractors, snow plows, lawn mowers, in a safe and professional manner. Cleans and polices swimming pool daily and adds chemicals to pool water as needed when pool is in operation. Performs minor repairs on a variety of small equipment, including but not limited to lawn mowers, sprinklers, etc. Removes snow from sidewalks, steps, roads, parking lots and driveways, and spreads salt and sand. Distributes sand boxes, erects snow fencing and removes same as necessary. This is a Per Diem Position located at NewYork-Presbyterian / Westchester Behavioral Health. Required Criteria High School Diploma or GED Clean and valid driver’s license Two years commercial/professional gardening and snow removal experience Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses. __________________ 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor 2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld 2025 Great Place to Work Certified 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes 2025 Companies that Care – People 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $37.00/Hourly It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.