Grounds Crew

Kerhonkson NY

Description

Grounds Crew Member Grounds team members work alongside Ranch staff while working directly with our management staff. They are responsible for maintaining the overall park appearance during park operations. This position focuses on a wide variety of projects relating to landscaping, planting, cultivating, irrigation, pruning, mulching, and weeding and lawn maintenance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Cleans off walkways, and main driveway prior to opening. Applies water to flowers, trees, grasses, shrubs and lawns daily. Maintains overall appearance of plant material by feeding, deadheading and pruning frequently. Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters and other grounds features. Cares for established lawns by mulching, weeding, trimming and edging around flower beds, walkways and walls. Mixes and spreads fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees. Operates gas-powered equipment that includes blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, weed-eaters and pressure washers. Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on the lawn care equipment and tools. Organizes the grounds storage unit of tools, materials and equipment. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, training programs as required. All ranch staff is required to assist in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring guest safety. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time. Personal drive, action-oriented, quick learner. Ability to observe and analyze safety situations and determine appropriate course of action. Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced team environment as well as work independently. Must possess excellent communication skills, multi-tasking, planning and problem solving skills. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Flexible Schedule. Must be prepared to work weekends and holidays. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations: temp checks & masks