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Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

**Facility:** South Park Ramp

**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD

**Address:** 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

Department Details

Working full time year round leading a great team of groundskeepers! Responsible for managing the schedules and workloads of the staff while keeping up with the demands and request from the leaders at those properties. Making sure staffing is adequate and dealing with all hiring, disciplinary actions, policy enforcement, etc. Work M-F 6am to 2:30pm.

Job Summary

Manages grounds department budget, grounds keeping staff and operations, and occasionally assists construction with specifying and design review of construction grounds projects. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all grounds and properties to provide a safe, attractive outdoor environment. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations. The Groundskeeper Manager provides work direction and supervises all lawn/landscape, irrigation, park ramp maintenance, and snow removal services.

Supervises seasonal structural maintenance such as crack chasing, control and expansion joint repair, miscellaneous painting, and sign installation and removal in the parking ramp. Provides lawn and tree care services to Sanford Health facilities. Maintains irrigation systems, including installation and repair, and assists in the resolution of related problems. Performs necessary service for lawn and snow removal equipment, including irrigation equipment, trucks, trailers, and spraying equipment, including repair to trucks (routine and complex) and other stationary equipment and components which may include the fabrication of parts. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new employees.

Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances, as well as Sanford Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Trade school or vocational school with courses in landscaping, horticulture, forestry or park management or related field

required.

Five years experience working in ground keeping required. Previous supervisory experience desired.

Applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or Certification required. May require Commercial Driver's License (CDL) drivers license, Class B, including Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. If CDL is required, and does not possess at time of hire, must obtain both within six months. Valid driver's license required. Must maintain a good driving record.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0233792

**Job Function:** Facilities and General Services

**Featured:** No