Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, the lead gardener will function and work as a gardener maintaining KH grounds, walks & roadways including; mowing, planting and caring for plants, watering, pruning, pest management, equipment maintenance and grounds cleanliness. In addition, the lead gardener will assign daily work schedules and provide onsite direction for gardeners, groundskeepers, and contracted labor. The lead gardener will also function as the direct line of contact for the facility they are assigned, identifying any issues on the property, reporting them to the Grounds Supervisor or Grounds Manager in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Dependability

Essential Functions

• Maintains KH grounds, walks & roadways including; mowing, planting and caring for plants, watering, pruning, pest management, equipment maintenance and grounds cleanliness
• Assigns daily schedule and coordinates the work for employees and/or contractors performing gardening and grounds duties
• Keeps supervisor informed of the work performed by employees and contractors and reports any issues with the property they are assigned
• Uses required tools and equipment skillfully and safely
• Effectively follows and gives directions
• Evaluates work methods and productivity of gardening tasks

High School Diploma or GED required.  

5-8 years of landscaping experience required.