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EXTERIOR MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE (GROUNDS KEEPER) - DRONE SPECIALIZATION - 10027943

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $20.6 - $24.72 per hour

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

A City of Hope Exterior Management Associate supports the exterior management efforts on the Duarte campus. This role requires support of a five-star campus experience via landscaping, cleanliness, general appearance, and occasional customer service. The production team is the liaison between the external environment and patient/staff/visitor experience at City of Hope. This team delivers services with a high level of engagement, interpersonal skills, safety acuity, and City of Hope values. This role is the front line in providing a campus-wide five-star experience.

This position also includes a drone pilot specialty. Drones are used as part of our window washing system.

For immediate consideration, email resume to the recruiter – Jake Baird jabaird@coh.org

Key Responsibilities include:

Grounds keeping/landscaping:

·        Picking up trash/debris (on foot) across campus

·        Planting flowers, trees, or other landscaping items

·        Clearing weeds/leaves/debris from exterior locations

·        Watering/fertilizing landscaping

·        Pruning/edging/manicuring landscaping

·        Cleaning exterior furniture/monuments/signage

·        Moving rocks/mulch/plant material from one location to another

·        Ensuring campus grounds are highly cared for/monitored

·        Set up, break down, and customer service during events

Pilot/Operate Window Washing Drone System:

·        Operate drone and window washing system safely and effectively

·        Maintain/care for drone and associated equipment

·        Troubleshoot, report problems, perform minor repairs

·        Conduct pre-flight inspection of drone equipment

·        Understand and monitor weather conditions for safety

·        Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and guidelines

·        Participate in safety meetings

·        Complete necessary trainings and maintain all required certifications/licenses

Your qualifications should include:

·        High school diploma or equivalent

·        Three years of experience in landscaping, events staffing, or related field role with at least one year of customer-facing experience.

·        One year of experience flying/operating equivalent drone system

·        Current CA Driver’s License

·        Current FAA Part 107 Certification

Additional Information:

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.  To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.

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