What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Leisurewood Campgrounds?
Expected timeline of this seasonal position is from April - October
Position Summary
Responsible for the overall grounds keeping of the park and any other areas relating to the operation of our community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as zero turn mowers, weed whackers, blowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment used in grounds work. Utilize standard gardening hand tools. Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
- Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures.
- Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as greasing and checking fluids and tire pressures.
- Clean, sanitize and stock multiple bathhouses and buildings weekly.
- A variety of groundskeeping tasks such as raking, trimming trees and bushes, weed trimming, painting, and cleaning.
- Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up debris and emptying garbage cans throughout the campground, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields, and other assigned areas.
- Assist in other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Minimum of 18 years of age or older
- Previous landscaping experience is preferred, but not required
- Must be punctual and have reliable transportation.
- Must have a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
- Strong attention to detail, not easily distracted, and commitment to safety.
- Friendly, outgoing personality with a positive attitude.
- Valid driver’s license
- Subject to background check.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including water, sun, high humidity, excessive heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship
The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18