Fall Fest - Grounds Crew

The Grounds Crew will report to the Landscape/Rental Manager and powered equipment, hand held tools and drive utility carts to landscape resort property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome resort guests with a smile and the “I promise to CARE!” attitude during Fall Fest event.
• Use resort maps and Fall Fest schedules to provide guests with information on: location of amenities/vendors, times of events/activities, pricing and merchandise. If asked a question and unsure of the answer – find someone who can help!
• Work in a team environment to perform tasks as instructed by the Landscape Manager or Supervisor, including: event decorating, assembling/maintaining/emptying disposable trash bins and laying wood chips in high traffic areas during Fall Fest.
• Collaborate with Landscaping team and other resort departments to run requested materials to various locations, such as: vendors, restaurant outlets, food tents, hotel or restrooms.
• Gather and remove litter or other debris to ensure a visually pleasing experience for resort guests.
• Operate utility carts and powered equipment, such as: mowers, gas powered trimmers, electric clippers, leaf blowers and pruning saws to install and maintain resort landscape features.
• Care for lawns, flower bed and other exterior resort features by performing the following (as applicable): mowing, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch and trimming/edging.
• Provide proper upkeep of building exteriors, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters and other grounds features.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Efficiently complete manual tasks such as raking, digging and loading / unloading of landscaping materials from buildings and utility carts.
• Perform constant inspections of resort features to ensure all are landscaped in accordance with departmental operating policies and procedures. Report safety concerns or irregularities to management / supervisor immediately.
• Collaborate with Landscape Manager and team to ensure equipment and vehicles are performing optimally, including routine cleaning.
• Report to information tent or other designated work location on time for scheduled shift and in appropriate uniform / nametag.
• Abide by department / resort / company policies, procedures and safety rules at all times.
• All other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate skills required to safely operate motorized, gas powered equipment.
• Capacity to prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment, often in inclement weather.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision with a focus on safety.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow oral / written instructions.
• Exhibit high attention to detail necessary to perform repetitive tasks with a focus on quality standards.
• Clear, concise and effective communication skills to gain cooperation of team members, guests and groups.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School or GED equivalent required; vocational school training preferred.
• Prior work as a general landscaper preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/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.

• Landscape workers must be at least 18 years of age to operate equipment required with moving parts.
• Routine exposure to hot and inclement weather and outdoor elements (sun, rain, dust etc.) for extended periods of time.
• Constant walking and / or riding through resort, including frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling or balancing.
• Manual dexterity – ability to move hand, hand together with arm and use both hands to quickly grasp or manipulate equipment.
• Must regularly traverse or maneuver items up to 80 pounds.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays required and willingness to flex up or down in scheduled work hours (based on business need).