What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Sun Mountain Lodge?
Responsibilities:
- Landscaping Maintenance:
- Perform regular lawn care activities, including mowing, trimming, and edging to ensure a well- manicured appearance.
- Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, trees, and shrubs according to seasonal needs.
- Monitor and control pests, weeds, and disease to preserve the health of the landscape.
- Hardscape Maintenance
- Maintain pathways, driveways, and other hardscape elements to ensure safety and aesthetics.
- Conduct routine inspections and repairs of outdoor furniture, fences, and other structures.
- Irrigation Management
- Operate and maintain irrigation systems, adjusting schedule based on weather conditions.
- Ensure efficient water usage and address any issued with the irrigation system promptly.
- Seasonal Clean-up:
- Perform fall and spring clean-up activities, such as leaf removal, pruning, and debris clearance.
- Prepare the grounds for seasonal events and activities.
- Equipment Operation
- Safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Grounds Monitoring:
- Regularly inspect the grounds for potential hazards, such as uneven pathways or damaged structures.
- Report any safety concerns to the management team promptly.
Responsibilities:
- Landscaping Maintenance:
- Perform regular lawn care activities, including mowing, trimming, and edging to ensure a well- manicured appearance.
- Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, trees, and shrubs according to seasonal needs.
- Monitor and control pests, weeds, and disease to preserve the health of the landscape.
- Hardscape Maintenance
- Maintain pathways, driveways, and other hardscape elements to ensure safety and aesthetics.
- Conduct routine inspections and repairs of outdoor furniture, fences, and other structures.
- Irrigation Management
- Operate and maintain irrigation systems, adjusting schedule based on weather conditions.
- Ensure efficient water usage and address any issued with the irrigation system promptly.
- Seasonal Clean-up:
- Perform fall and spring clean-up activities, such as leaf removal, pruning, and debris clearance.
- Prepare the grounds for seasonal events and activities.
- Equipment Operation
- Safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Grounds Monitoring:
- Regularly inspect the grounds for potential hazards, such as uneven pathways or damaged structures.
- Report any safety concerns to the management team promptly.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a groundskeeper or similar role.
- Knowledge of plant care, landscaping techniques, and hardscape maintenance.
- Familiarity with irrigation systems and their operation.
- Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high aesthetic standards.
- Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks that involve bending, lifting, and prolonged periods of outdoor work.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00
Sun Mountain Lodge is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to meet the needs of our customers and communities we serve.
Salary : $17 - $19