What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper-Seasonal position at RENAULT WINERY RESORT?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Seasonal Grounds Team Member will report to the Director of Golf and Grounds and the
Horticulturist and will work with other members of the Horticulture crew to maintain
existing gardens and green streets at Renault Winery. The Seasonal Grounds Team will be
required to work on-site and primarily outdoors. This position will also work closely with,
assist, and take occasional direction from year-round Horticulturists. The Seasonal Grounds
Team Member will assist in preparing for special events, as needed, and will be dedicated to
applying sustainable horticulture practices.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Renault Winery Horticulture crew to assist in horticultural activities and
general maintenance work, including planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, watering, raking,
edging, bed preparation, and caring for existing gardens.
- Operate hand tools and basic power machinery, including hedge trimmers, weed
whackers, and leaf blowers.
- Ensure all equipment is secure and well-maintained.
- General clean-up of garden beds and paths, litter removal.
- Assist other departments when needed.
- Perform other general tasks as assigned.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an
employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use light power equipment and hand tools.
- Basic gardening skills and familiarity with gardening tools.
- Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather, under strenuous conditions.
- Willing and able to learn how to maintain and create containers for visual display.
- Ability to perform physical labor; must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships.
- Ability to shift priorities and focus, when needed.
- Motivated and punctual, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness throughout the
property.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 years hands-on experience in landscaping/horticulture.
- Coursework in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related fields.
- Interest in horticulture and the environment.
- Experience working with the public.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge in plant identification and botanical nomenclature.
. Valid Driver's License
Disclaimer
“This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties,
requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).”
Renault Winery Resort & Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Renault may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.