Grounds/Utility Worker

MedStar Health
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Oct 22, 2025
General Summary of Position Performs routine general and preventive maintenance on hospital grounds including lawns, gardens, walkways, and driveways. Assists in snow removal operations. Acts as a helper/laborer when needed for Maintenance and Engineering. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Cleans grounds using rakes, brooms, and hose. Shovels, sweeps, and removes debris from grounds. Connects and maintains outdoor sprinkling equipment. Waters lawns, flowerbeds, gardens, shrubs, and trees. Inspects and performs minor repairs to equipment such as lawnmowers, sanders, and plows. Inspects grounds to ensure safe conditions and makes recommendations for improvements. Keeps drainage ditches and culverts free of obstructions. Maintains driveways and parking lots including snow removal. Maintains greenhouse to provide plants, flowers, and greenery for interior hospital decorating. Mows and trims lawns; repairs established lawns; plans new lawns. Plants, waters, prunes, rakes, and maintains flower beds, shrubs, trees, and lawns. Prepares and grades terrain; seeds and/or sods lawns; transplants and plants shrubs, plants, and trees. Schedules and coordinates activities for the maintenance and care of the hospital grounds and adjoining property. Sprays trees, shrubs, and plants and applies nutrients for lawn and plant growth. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required, and service improvement teams. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent. required Experience 1-2 years Experience in facility maintenance or construction required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of $18 - $29.74