SEASONAL GROUNDSKEEPER @ CASTLE HILL INN

Newport RI

Description

Castle Hill Inn is looking for a Groundskeeper. This is a seasonal, part-time position, reporting to the Director of Facilities, and working with the horticulturist. The Groundskeeper will assist with the horticulture program at Castle Hill, including harvest gardens, bedding plants, and ornamental shrubs. To perform this job successfully, the Groundskeeper must have excellent project management skills and will be able to work well independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities of the Groundskeeper position include but are not limited to: • Assists harvest garden, greenhouse, and bedding plant areas • Performs and supports horticultural practices (watering, seeding, harvesting, and weeding) • Plant and harvest consistent supply of microgreens and edible flowers • Assists with container plantings and specialty gardens • Assist culinary team with planning, locating seeds, and planting rotational • Assists culinary team in maintaining a composting program. • Maintains horticultural tools and equipment • Other tasks as assigned by management. Newport Restaurant Group is proud to be 100% Employee-Owned. What does it mean to work for a 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses. Our Benefits include; • Competitive compensation • Sick, Holiday and Vacation paid time off for eligible positions • Excellent health, dental and flex spending account options for eligible positions • Room for Career Advancement • Great 401K match • Employee Ownership Opportunities Background and qualifications: To be considered for the Groundskeeper position individuals must have; • Must have the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed • Proven problem-solving abilities with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks • Ability to absorb and retain information quickly • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, use hands, and regularly lift/move up to 75 lbs. • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.