Groundskeeper- Flagstaff KOA

Description

The Flagstaff KOA is a beautiful mountain campground set at 7000 feet among tall ponderosa pine trees at the base of the San Francisco Peaks. We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing people to join our maintenance and landscape team. Located off Route 66, The Flagstaff KOA is just an hour from the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, an hour and a half from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and a short 15 minute drive from Northern Arizona University. We are open year-round offering camping in RVs, Cabins, Deluxe Cabins, tents & Teepees. Our goal is to create a great camping experience for our guests by offering excellent customer service. If you enjoy meeting new people, working in a fun yet challenging environment and helping families create memories to last a lifetime we want to talk to you!

Working hours:

• Seasonal - April 1 - October 1
• 25-35 hours/week depending on occupancy
• Monday - Thursday
• 8am-3pm
• $17.85/hour

Responsibilities:

· Ensures customers receive a high level of service consistent with our customer service philosophy

· Help to ensure the safety of guest and campground property with attentive observation and action

· Help enforce campground policies and implement solutions consistent with goals of park

· Maintain the upkeep of the campground landscaping. This can include but is not limited to: trimming and shaping shrubs, trees, and plants for health and aesthetic looks as well as removal of unwanted weeds, grasses, leaf litter and other debris

· Safe and proper use of equipment tools used in landscaping such as hedge line trimmer, chainsaw, blowers, hand tools, pruners, saws, rakes, shovels, cultivator, etc.

· Maintenance and repair of irrigation system: sprinkler head replacement and adjustment, lateral line repairs and valve replacement

· Planting and transplantation of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers as directed

· Fertilize many different types of plants, trees, grasses and shrubs properly and efficiently

· Clean equipment, tools, and work area as required

· Complete various duties as assigned by manager which can include but are not limited to: light janitorial duties, assisting other departments in completion of tasks, overall support in daily performance of the campground

Requirements

· 1 year experience in landscaping

· Able to work with others and work independently

· Recognize and identify plants, trees, shrubs and flowers used in landscaping

· Ability to operate light vehicles safely on property

· Previous experience with irrigation maintenance and repair including valves, PVC laterals and sprinklers

· Knowledge of proper fertilization techniques

· Intermediate knowledge of common tools used for gardening/landscaping

· Intermediate experience with powered equipment used for gardening/landscaping

· Capable of digging, bending, climbing, and other manual labor

· Professional Appearance and attitude towards guests and fellow team members

· Communicate professionally and patiently

· Be on your feet during shift and able to lift at least 50 lbs.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

· Willingness to do a variety of tasks both in and out of the daily scope of work

Our landscaping projects are done in-house so a broad base of knowledge and strong work ethic is important. This is a seasonal position April – October. The working hours for this position will normally be Mondays – Fridays 8am-3pm with some occasional adjustment based off the needs and occupancy of the campground. 

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Salary : $18