Grounds Technician Full Time Year Round
hace 8 días
New Paltz
Job Description BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Typical grounds maintenance duties to include but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, path maintenance, weeding, raking, pest control, facility maintenance, landscape installation, watering, pruning, firewood production, snow/ice removal, and other seasonal grounds maintenance tasks. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: -Operate vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, bucket loaders, twin-axle vehicles, snowplow, chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, pole saws, snow blower, aerators, and bucket loaders. -Cultivate, plant, transplant, seed, water, stake, prune, dead-head, weed, rake, edge, mulch, harvest and attend to landscapes, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs, pathways, annual/perennial beds. -Haul garden debris, clear brush, and remove litter. -Use hand tools such as shovels, pruners, rakes, forks, hoes, wheelbarrows, sprayers, hoses, and other garden tools to prepare and maintain landscaping. -Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches using hand or power tools. -Inspect and take corrective action for plant diseases, pests, and wildlife damage. -Work with staff to maintain the integrity of assigned landscape areas. -Inspect, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in good working order. -Learn and maintain a basic level of horticultural and plant knowledge. -Work with staff to maintain the integrity of assigned landscape areas. -Maintain assigned grounds equipment in good working order and maintain inventories. -Assist the Grounds Foreman in the instillation of lawn and landscape projects. -Analyze and make recommendations concerning grounds methods, equipment and plantings. -Work with other garden, grounds, greenhouse, and flower shop professionals as assigned -Adhere to all safety rules and regulations. -Support other departments in the completion of grounds related tasks. -Coordinate use, maintenance, and repair of all grounds vehicles and equipment with Grounds Foreman and other grounds staff. -Perform weekly utility cart and biweekly vehicle maintenance checks -Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method. -Contribute to maintaining staff morale positively and exemplify a cooperative attitude. -Operate vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations. -Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks. -Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers. -Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff. -Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House. -Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House policies and procedures. -Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations. -Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems. -Insure safety of guests, employees and self, anywhere on the property. -Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness. -Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings. -Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time. -Lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to 36 inches with/ without assistance, lift 30 pounds from ground level to overhead, carry a distance of up to 75 feet with or without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day. -Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet. -See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. -Work outdoors and expose self to natural elements including rain, heat, wind, weather extremes, pollen, and insects. -Wear Proper Protective Equipment when performing tasks that recommend such equipment. -Pay close attention to details. -Maintain order on job site and within the vehicle shed and other grounds storage areas. -Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business. -Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method. QUALIFICATIONS: -Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience. -Previous landscaping experience preferred. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.