Grounds Maintenance Technician

Description

Pay Rate: $22.67/hr. minimum. Dependent on experience

Shift: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Position Type: Full Time, Non-exempt

PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Facilities management team ensure the upkeep of the casino and hotel property by performing maintenance, upgrades and irrigation installation of the casino and hotel grounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform assigned grounds tasks per the department policies and procedures, including:
• Snow removal, de-icing, and sanding of all surfaces as necessary.
• Monitoring and maintenance of the irrigation and time clocks.
• Care and maintenance of the casino front entrance water feature to include dispensing of chemicals, cleaning/changing of water filters, yearly draining and cleaning, monitoring and maintaining stock, and accurate chemical and maintenance logs.
• Safe handling, mixing, and application of herbicides and insecticides and accurate log-keeping of applications and stock.
• General maintenance of landscape including mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, fertilizing and planting.
• Inspect property, remove debris and empty trash as needed.
• Maintenance of all tools and equipment including mower maintenance and blade sharpening, small engine maintenance, snow equipment maintenance and weatherizing.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair logs on all equipment and inventory.
• Proficiently operate handheld devices and computers for the purpose of updating records and recording work tasks and daily production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Technical training, or two (2) years hands-on experience in commercial grounds maintenance.
• Operation of front-mounted snow plows and truck bed mounted salt spreaders
• Former hands-on (OJT) training or Technical training in skid steers, forklifts, and backhoes
• Experience in small engine repair and troubleshooting
• Washington State Pesticide Application License/Certificate or ability to obtain valid Washington State Public Pesticide Applicators license within the first year in this job classification.
• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven knowledge of lawn care, soil composition, chemical applications, chemical handling, pesticides, aeration, fertilizers, and equipment operations pertaining to commercial grounds maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal operations.
• Basic knowledge of groundskeeping as it pertains to commercial properties/resorts.
• Safe operation of hand tools and power equipment to avoid injuries and damage to Casino and Hotel property.
• Must be able to work flexible and /or long hours during winter months, and the ability to get to work during icy and/or snowy conditions.

PREFERRED

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of computer skills, and the use of MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel exercises Snoqualmie Tribal Member/Native American preference in hiring, in compliance with the Snoqualmie Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). You must obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Snoqualmie Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. The use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant for positions in any department other than Transportation (Valet, Driver I). DOT panel testing is required for the Driver position.

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