Grounds Technician I — Outdoor Grounds Maintenance

Wind Creek Hospitality; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality is seeking a Grounds Technician I to perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance on grounds, turf, pavements, ponds, pools and fountains. This entry-level role requires physical outdoor work and operation of common lawn care equipment.

The shift runs 6am-2:30pm with potential changes based on business needs; candidates must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays in a casino resort setting.

Qualifications

• 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

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 description

Wind Creek Hospitality is seeking a Grounds Technician I to perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance on grounds, turf, pavements, ponds, pools and fountains. This entry-level role requires physical outdoor work and operation of common lawn care equipment.

The shift runs 6am-2:30pm with potential changes based on business needs; candidates must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays in a casino resort setting.