Grounds Technician - Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm; Walland (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain outdoor grounds and ensure an exceptional guest experience. The role requires weekend availability and involves operating tractors, maintaining trails, and coordinating with team members to keep verandas, pools, and landscapes in pristine condition.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1-2 years of outdoor lawn care or landscaping experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of outdoor lawn care or landscaping experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests to ensure a positive experience.
• Perform daily grounds tasks at verandas, pool, tennis courts, boathouse, and other areas.
• Manicure lawn areas and landscape plants under supervision.
• Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants under supervision.
• Water plant material as necessary.
• Maintain and clean pool and chemicals.

Skills

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Tools

Lawn care equipment operation

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

1471 W. Millers Cove RdWalland, TN 37886

The Grounds Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal guest experience by maintaining all outdoor grounds areas.
Must have weekend availability.

The starting pay rate for this position is $16.00 to $20.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with guests accordingly
• Perform daily tasks at verandas, pool, tennis courts, boathouse, bonfire circle, kitchen, and service center
• Manicure lawn areas, landscape plants, and mulched areas under supervision
• Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants under supervision
• Water plant material as necessary
• Remove debris from paved surfaces
• Leaf and snow removal
• Perform manual and chemical weed control
• Maintain and construct hiking trails
• Maintain all equipment
• Perform landscape installations
• Operate a tractor and be able to use bush hog, box blade, and other assorted tractor implements under supervision
• Winter road maintenance
• Driving 26 ft box trucks
• Using ladders
• Pulling trailers
• Event setup
• Maintain pool cleanliness and chemicals

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in outdoor lawn care or landscaping
• Valid driver’s license

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests, and managers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to be on feet for an extended period
• Must be able to walk several miles of hiking trails
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions