Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• The Groundskeeper Intern will assist with maintaining the grounds and campus during the summer months, contributing to a welcoming and safe environment for our patients and staff.

Essential Duties

• Perform maintenance tasks on the hospital grounds to include: landscaping, flower bed updates and trash pickup.
• Assist with moving furniture, assembling items, and completing specialist projects as assigned.
• Conduct cleaning and organizing tasks to ensure a tidy and safe environment around the campus.
• Operate minor hand tools and grounds keeping tools, and drive equipment as needed.
• Follow safety rules and regulations as per hospital policies while performing semi-skilled maintenance duties.

Qualification

• Must at 17 years of age to apply
• Experience with hand tools, maintenance, landscaping or grounds keeping preferred.

Certification/License

• Valid Missouri Drivers License
   

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, perform math skills and calculations related to position, Standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 35 lbs. without lifting aids. Mental ability to perform under stress, operate power tools, testing equipment and machinery.

Working Conditions

• May experience long periods of standing, walking. May come in contact with patients. Will encounter unpleasant conditions and exposure to heat, cold, noise, dirt, inclement weather, chemicals and gases, water, fumes, overhead pipes, infectious disease or waste.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.