Grounds Keeper
11 days ago
Pasadena
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: The Groundskeeper maintains the beauty, safety, and playability of The Valley Hunt Club’s outdoor grounds and landscaped areas, including lawns, gardens, trees, walkways, sports surfaces, and event spaces. This role performs daily horticultural care, routine maintenance, and seasonal projects to ensure an immaculate environment that reflects the Club’s standards of excellence and hospitality. Essential Functions: Landscape & Turf Care • Prune, deadhead, stake, and shape shrubs, hedges, and ornamental trees in accordance with best horticultural practices., • Plant, transplant, and maintain annuals, perennials, and seasonal displays; amend soils and mulch beds., • Inspect, adjust, and conduct minor repairs on irrigation lines, emitters, sprinkler heads, valves, and timers., • Execute seasonal irrigation schedules and water-conservation practices aligned with local regulations and Club policies., • Maintain walkways, drives, and common areas: blowing, sweeping, power washing, leaf/litter removal, and weed control., • Maintain outdoor fixtures and furnishings: benches, umbrellas, planters, signage, and light poles., • Support setup and breakdown of outdoor Club events (tables, décor, heating units, tent staking, etc.)., • Safely operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedgers, chainsaws, and other grounds equipment., • Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE; practice safe lifting and equipment operation., • Mix, apply, and store fertilizers and pest-control products per label, SDS, and Club protocols (under supervision if required)., • Coordinate daily priorities with the Grounds Lead/Supervisor and Director of Facilities Operations., • Respond courteously to member and staff requests; maintain a professional, service-oriented demeanor., • Document completed tasks and report issues through the work order system. Schedule • 1–3 years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or horticulture; private club, resort, or high-end residential experience preferred., • Working knowledge of turf care, plant identification, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, and weed/pest management., • Ability to safely operate grounds equipment and hand tools., • Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team., • Basic English communication skills; bilingual a plus. Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during an entire shift, • Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting overhead required., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on ladders, roofs, or confined spaces when needed., • Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.