Grounds Tech II

Wind Creek Hospitality; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality in Wetumpka, Alabama, seeks a Grounds Technician II to perform routine and preventive maintenance on grounds, pools and outdoor facilities, with a 6am-2:30pm shift (subject to change).

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 21+ years old, 3 years of grounds maintenance experience, and one Alabama credential (SLP, OTPC/OTPS, CIT/CLIA/CGIA/CIC/CID/CLIWM) or equivalent with certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Three (3) years of Commercial or Municipal grounds maintenance and/or landscaping experience - required.
• Must hold one (1) of the following Alabama credentials or equivalent from another state, with certification within six months of hire: SLP, OTPC/OTPS, CIT/CLIA/CGIA/CIC/CID/CLIWM, LD.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance on grounds, turf, pavements, walkways, amphitheater, ponds, swimming pools and fountains.
• Maintains, cleans and dresses the facility and grounds including pools and exterior structures.
• Applies chemicals to clarify and sanitize swimming pools as directed.
• Work is physically demanding with exposure to noise, dust, and odors.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Good hearing

Good eyesight

English reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Grounds Technician II performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures as directed on grounds, turf grass, pavements, walkways, amphitheater, ponds, swimming pools and fountains.

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

The Grounds Technician II performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures as directed on grounds, turf grass, pavements, walkways, amphitheater, ponds, swimming pools and fountains.

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

• Completes all work outdoors and some tasks may be performed regardless of weather conditions
• Completes all work while exposed to loud noises, dirt, dust, tobacco smoke and foul odors
• 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
• Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion, by close daily contact with unpleasant materials
• Work involves heavy lifting and exposure to fumes, chemicals and other noxious odors, machinery with moving parts and noise
• 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
• Three (3) years of Commercial or Municipal grounds maintenance and/or landscaping experience- required
• Must hold one (1) of the three (3) following credentials granted by the State of Alabama- required
• Setting of Landscape Plants- (SLP) State of Alabama license
• Ornamental Turf and Pest Control - (OTPC/OTPS)
• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT/CLIA/CGIA/CIC/CID/CLIWM)
• Landscape Horticulturist - (LD) Landscape design
• OR other state's certification of equivalence to Alabama's. Candidate will be required to obtain Al certification within six (6) months of hire date
• 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 valid and current State Driver's License and an insurable driving record for purposes of driving company vehicles as required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) is required 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 office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.