Grounds Tech I arrow_forward

Wind Creek; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality is hiring a Grounds Technician I for our Montgomery, AL location. This entry-level role covers maintenance of lawns, pavements, pools, and outdoor spaces, with a 6:00 am start and shift flexibility.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED, at least 6 months of grounds experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Tribal Gaming license is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or must complete GED within six months.
• Must be twenty-one years of age or older.
• Six months of grounds maintenance experience required.
• Valid State Driver’s License with insurable driving record.
• Good hearing and eyesight.
• Must read, write and understand English.
• Willing to work odd hours, weekends, holidays.
• Willing to travel for training as required.
• Tribal Gaming License or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Performs outdoor work and may operate in various weather.
• Must work around loud noises, dirt, odors.
• Physical exertion with contact with unpleasant materials.
• Operates edgers, mowers, tractors and related equipment.
• Heavy lifting and exposure to fumes and chemicals.
• Maintains and cleans facility grounds including pools and exteriors.
• Applies pool chemicals and cleans surfaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds experience

Lawn equipment

Driver's license

English literacy

Odd hours

Gaming license eligible

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Native American Indian Preference in hiring policy is adhered to at all times; Wind Creek Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or religious orientation. Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality Authority.

Description

Job Overview

6am-2:30pm (Shift subject to change based on business needs)

The Grounds Technician I performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures as directed on grounds, turf grass, pavements, walkways, amphitheater, ponds, swimming pools and fountains. This is an entry level position.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best.We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer.The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs work outdoors and some tasks may be performed regardless of weather conditions
• May require working while exposed to loud noises, dirt, dust, tobacco smoke and foul odors
• Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion, by close daily contact with unpleasant materials
• Operates edgers, lawn mowers, tractors, spreaders, fertilizers, aerators, and other motorized machinery
• Work involves heavy lifting and exposure to fumes, chemicals and other noxious odors, machinery with moving parts and noise
• Maintains, cleans and dresses the facility and grounds including pools, building’s exterior, outside structures and parkway areas.
• Applies chemicals, as directed to clarify and sanitize swimming pools, brushes and cleans all pool surfaces
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within six (6) months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Six (6) months of Commercial or Municipal grounds maintenance and/or landscaping experience- required
• Must have a valid and current State Driver’s License and an insurable driving record for purposes of driving company vehicles as required
• Must have good hearing and eyesight
• Must have ability to read, write and understand English
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
• Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to the office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.