Grounds Technician - Full Time, Year Round

Mohonk; Town of New Paltz (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY seeks a Grounds Technician for full-time, year-round grounds maintenance. The role covers mowing, planting, pruning, snow/ice removal, and site upkeep under supervision of the Grounds Foreman. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and prefer prior landscaping experience.

The position requires physical endurance and adherence to safety procedures. Work is performed on the Mohonk Mountain House property with a focus on maintaining landscape

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years old.
• Previous landscaping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, tractors, and other powered equipment.
• Cultivate, plant, transplant, seed, water, prune, weed, and maintain landscapes and beds.
• Haul debris and maintain tools and equipment.
• Inspect for plant diseases, pests, and wildlife damage.
• Maintain and repair grounds equipment and vehicles.
• Adhere to safety rules and Mohonk Mountain House policies.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Landscaping experience

Job description

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Grounds Technician - Full Time, Year Round

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2860

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical grounds maintenance duties to include but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, path maintenance, weeding, raking, pest control, facility maintenance, landscape installation, watering, pruning, firewood production, snow/ice removal, and other seasonal grounds maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, bucket loaders, twin-axle vehicles, snowplow, chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, pole saws, snow blower, aerators, and bucket loaders.
• Cultivate, plant, transplant, seed, water, stake, prune, dead-head, weed, rake, edge, mulch, harvest and attend to landscapes, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs, pathways, annual/perennial beds.
• Haul garden debris, clear brush, and remove litter.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, pruners, rakes, forks, hoes, wheelbarrows, sprayers, hoses, and other garden tools to prepare and maintain landscaping.
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches using hand or power tools.
• Inspect and take corrective action for plant diseases, pests, and wildlife damage.
• Work with staff to maintain the integrity of assigned landscape areas.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
• Learn and maintain a basic level of horticultural and plant knowledge.
• Work with staff to maintain the integrity of assigned landscape areas.
• Maintain assigned grounds equipment in good working order and maintain inventories.
• Assist the Grounds Foreman in the instillation of lawn and landscape projects.
• Analyze and make recommendations concerning grounds methods, equipment and plantings.
• Work with other garden, grounds, greenhouse, and flower shop professionals as assigned
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Support other departments in the completion of grounds related tasks.
• Coordinate use, maintenance, and repair of all grounds vehicles and equipment with Grounds Foreman and other grounds staff.
• Perform weekly utility cart and biweekly vehicle maintenance checks
• Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.
• Contribute to maintaining staff morale positively and exemplify a cooperative attitude.
• Operate vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations.
• Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
• Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
• Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
• Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
• Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House policies and procedures.
• Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
• Insure safety of guests, employees and self, anywhere on the property.
• Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
• Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
• Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to 36 inches with/ without assistance, lift 30 pounds from ground level to overhead, carry a distance of up to 75 feet with or without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
• Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
• See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work outdoors and expose self to natural elements including rain, heat, wind, weather extremes, pollen, and insects.
• Wear Proper Protective Equipment when performing tasks that recommend such equipment.
• Pay close attention to details.
• Maintain order on job site and within the vehicle shed and other grounds storage areas.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
• Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
• Previous landscaping experience preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.