Groundskeeper

The culture at Renault Winery Resort is built on our shared core VIVÂMEE Values – JOY, HUMILITY, & MINISTRY. JOY means that we are a true team that enjoys serving others and winning together. We have a healthy sense of pride in a job well done. HUMILITY means that we recognize the infinite dignity of each other (both team members & guests) and that we seek to be helpful to everyone no matter what is asked.  Additionally, we are not afraid to ask for help or admit when we make a mistake. MINISTRY means that we know that our spirit of hospitality can be a true gift for our guests.  We realize the purpose of our daily tasks and duties must be to deliver kindness and love, and that this power of intentionality has the capacity to revive the souls of our guests and our team.  We hire, fire, reward, and praise our team members based on these characteristics, so it is essential that you share these core values in order to be a part of our wonderful team.

Come join a fun team with an amazing culture while working in a beautiful environment! Renault Winery is a recognized New Jersey State Historical site and the second oldest operating winery in the United States. The property currently consists of our hotel, Chateau Renault, our golf course, Vineyard National at Renault, a restaurant, House of Renault, a cafe, Cafe La Fleur, and of course our historic winery, which includes the largest wine tasting room on the east coast. Today, Renault Winery has recently been acquired by VIVÂMEE Hospitality, with plans to offer a complete revitalization to this beautiful property, pursuant to the original vision of Louis Renault. 

Perks for being a Renault team member:

• Free  Golf
• Benefits  for Full-time team members
• 401k for Full-time team members
• Discounted  merchandise and dining
• Discounts  on hotel stays at all VIVÂMEE  Hospitality resorts
• Exciting work culture 

The role of the Groundskeeper is to perform routine manual labor involved in Grounds maintenance, as well as general landscaping around the property. 

Responsibilities:

• Promote and portray the VIVÂMEE Values.
• Know, understand, and adhere to company established policies and procedures.
• Operating mowers, blowers, string trimmers, power washers, as well as some other power equipment.·
• Maintaining fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis and reporting equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately.
• Helping in outdoor project work such as grading and preparing soil base, laying sod, mulching, etc.
• Inform Director of Grounds of equipment malfunction.
• When directed by Director of Grounds, perform work involving large equipment such as tractors, loaders, and gang mowers.
• Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spreading mulch.
• Trimming trees, hedges and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds.
• Operating and maintaining hand tools, such as loppers, saws and shovels efficiently.
• Operating and maintaining trucks and power tools.
• Utilizing insecticides, fertilizers and chemical sprays to treat diseases.
• Keeping grounds free from trash, litter and debris, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Conducting basic irrigation audit and performing basic irrigation repairs.
• Removing snow by using shovel or snow blower.
• Must be able to lift at least a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Maintaining site landscaping, such as mulching, planting of new trees, shrubs, and flowers. Removal of old trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent preferred
• 1+ year groundskeeping or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
• Free from allergies that interfere with Groundskeeper duties.

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 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. 

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