What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Technician position at Blackberry?
The Grounds Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal guest experience by maintaining all outdoor grounds areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Interact with guests accordingly
- Perform daily tasks at verandas, pool, tennis courts, boathouse, bonfire circle, kitchen, and service center
- Manicure lawn areas, landscape plants, and mulched areas
- Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants
- Water plant material as necessary
- Remove debris from paved surfaces
- Leaf and snow removal
- Perform manual and chemical weed control
- Maintain and construct hiking trails
- Maintain all equipment
- Perform landscape installations
- Operate a tractor and be able to use bush hog, tiller, box blade, and other assorted tractor implements
- Winter road maintenance
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience in outdoor lawn care or landscaping
- Valid drivers license
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests, and managers
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Basic knowledge and understanding of math
REASONING ABILITY
- Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to be on feet for an extended period
- Must be able to walk several miles of hiking trails
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property
Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.
A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.
From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.
Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
