Grounds- Maintenance Crew

Description

JOB TITLE: Grounds Labor

JOB SUMMARY: Performs basic maintenance tasks associated with achieving a high standard of grooming on the grounds and gardens.

REPORTS TO: Golf & Ground Superintendent 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: 

On a seasonal basis, participate actively in the following tasks:

1.Mowing, weed whacking, weeding and edging flowerbeds and raking.

2. Cutting firewood, trimming brush and trees.

3. Setting up picnic for guest functions.

4. Shoveling snow, shoveling rooftops, putting up snow fence.

5. Trail maintenance, including grooming cross-country ski trails; operating and maintaining toboggan chute.

6. Other miscellaneous grounds maintenance tasks such as picking up trash and garbage; putting up and taking down of awnings; cleaning gutters

7. Putting up decorations in the hotel for Christmas and other occasions or events.

8. Observe condition of vehicles and equipment on a daily basis.  Report any routing servicing or maintenance needed to supervisor.

9. Assist in any other recreation maintenance areas as needed.

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Personal uniforms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Job requires active work all day long; including being on your feet, walking, stretching, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling and climbing ladders.  Mowing and digging are routine activities. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work takes place primarily outside and includes all types of adverse weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow and cold.  Decorating the public areas of the hotel is also part of the job.  Work schedule includes holidays, weekends, nights and varied shifts. Seasonal position available.

HAZARDS ENCOUNTERED: Typical hazards associated with work involving power equipment, outside physical labor, and the use of mild insecticides and herbicides.  Care should be taken to avoid over exposure to heat and cold while working outdoors.  Precautionary measures should also be taken against insects by using an insect repellent, proper attire, etc.  

Notice:

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management must reserve the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when  circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush job, or technological development) dictate.  Because of various seasonal requirements, jobs in other areas of the resort may be offered as a replacement for this position to include work in other areas e.g. housekeeping, kitchen, etc 

Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED: Must have a valid PA driver’s license.  After training, must know how to perform all required tasks satisfactorily; and be able to safely operate mowers, tillers, weed whackers, small chainsaws, and snow blowers.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have the ability to read, write and understand English.  

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: None required.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: None required.

PERSONALITY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work with co-workers, communicate with supervisors as needed.  Must be willing to follow directions and prescribed procedures in order to work safely and efficiently.  Must be capable of working productively without direct supervision.