Summer Intern | 40 hours per week | Plant Operations

Great River Health

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

West Burlington, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds including lawns, trees, and shrubs using powered and hand tools. Repair and perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED, or are currently enrolled in college. You are comfortable operating various powered equipment and using hand tools, and possess basic knowledge of machine maintenance and repair. You can work in various weather conditions and demonstrate strong communication and time management skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Outlook

Microsoft Windows

lawn mowers

gas-powered equipment

hand tools

power tools

herbicides

insecticides

Job Description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $15.00 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Job Description:

A Brief Overview

Assists and learns to maintain grounds (lawns, tress, shrubs, parking lots, side walks, etc.) during summer months. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments. Ability to work in various weather conditions and during off hours.

What you will do

  • Operate powered equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, tractors and other gas-powered equipment related to maintaining the lawns, trees and shrubs and landscaped areas.
  • Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, along with hand-held electric power tools.
  • Gather and remove litter.
  • Mix and spray herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or enrolled in college (preferred)
  • Experience with the following tools: Lawnmowers, small gas-powered equipment (preferred)
  • Experience with the following technology: Electronic mail software-Outlook Operating System software-Microsoft Windows (preferred)
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  • Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  • The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Great River Health

More than 125 Years Serving Southeast Iowa with High-Quality Health Care Great River Health is a regional health care system based in West Burlington, Iowa, serving residents of southeast Iowa, west-central Illinois, and northeast Missouri. It includes: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington Henry County Health Center, Mount Pleasant Clinics in these Iowa locations: Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Mediapolis, Mount Pleasant, New London, Wapello, Wayland, West Burlington and Winfield Heritage Family Pharmacy, Heritage Park Pharmacy and Heritage Partners Pharmacy Heritage Medical Equipment & Supplies Universal Therapy Group About Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Together, our hospitals provide acute, rehabilitative, skilled and long-term care. It also has more than 30 clinics providing primary, specialty, convenient and urgent care. The medical specialties are offered: Cardiology General and vascular surgery Hematology Infectious diseases Mental health Nephrology Occupational health Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Pediatrics Podiatry Pulmonology Rheumatology Urology Weight loss Women’s health Wound & hyperbaric medicine Learn more about our services on our website. Right place. Right care. Right here.
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