Grounds Maintenance II

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Work/life balance

401(k) program

Job summary

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Member to care for property grounds. Responsibilities include lawn and garden upkeep, snow removal, and assisting with maintenance tasks. The role requires attention to safety and the ability to operate equipment.

Benefits include a strong work/life balance, competitive 401(k) plan, and a stable, local work site. Be prepared to work weekends and varied hours in an indoor/outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds by planting and tending grass, trees, flowers, shrubs.
• Perform snow removal tasks as needed.
• Assist with barn and dorm maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and safe to operate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with Air Brakes

Job description

$22/hour Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

Do people describe you as having a green thumb? Do you enjoy spending time outside regardless of the season? Then we might have the perfect job for you! Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Team Member to assist in the care of property grounds.

Sound like a good fit? Take a breath of fresh air, get your hands dirty, and join our Grounds Maintenance Team today!

What you\'ll be responsible for:

• Keep grounds properly maintained by planting and maintaining grass, trees, flowers, shrubs, etc.
• Responsible for snow removal.
• Assists with barn and dorm maintenance and repairs.
• Keeps all equipment well maintained.

What we offer:

• Job stability- same location each day (no traveling from site to site)
• Work/life balance - same shift & days off
• Great benefits including outstanding 401k program
• Big “work family” environment with long employee tenure

Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must have a valid Class B driver’s license (CDL with Air Brakes), a safe driving record and must meet company insurance requirements.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must pay close attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate various kinds of equipment safely and cautiously.
• Ability to communicate and interact verbally and in writing with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Indoor/Outdoor environment.
• Smoking environment.
• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for an 8-hour shift, bend, stoop, and twist.
• Mowing on hills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours.
• May have exposure to chemicals.
• Will be on 24-hour call for snow removal during winter months.