Groundskeeper

Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center; Mount Sterling (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center in Mount Sterling, Ohio is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the property grounds, including planting flowers and shrubs, mowing, trimming, and keeping sidewalks clean.

The ideal candidate will have physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to work holidays and weekends; prior landscape maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Prior landscape maintenance experience preferred.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of lawn care equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plant flowers, shrubs and other vegetation as required.
• Trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
• Mow and trim grassy resort areas as defined by contract.
• Plow and/or sweep sidewalks as necessary.
• Maintain and operate lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers etc.
• Maintain and care for vegetation including fertilization, trimming, pruning, transplanting, planting and the like.
• Follow all applicable safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures as related to the Groundskeeper position.
• Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing job
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant flowers

Trim trees/vegetation

Mow grassy areas

Operate lawn equipment

Safety awareness

Outdoor work in weather

Physical stamina

Tools

Lawn mowers

Edgers

Trimmers

Ladders

Fertilization tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of assigned property grounds.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to frequently bend/stoop and occasionally squat, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends and other shifts as necessary.
• Prior experience landscape maintenance preferred.
• Posses a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of lawn care equipment including use and maintenance.
• Physical ability to complete tasks including ability to push lawn mower, load clippings, ascend and descend ladders.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including summer heat and winter storms.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Through the training process and your current experience, the following skills and abilities are required to successfully perform this job:

• Plant flowers, shrubs and other vegetation as required.
• Trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
• Mow and trim grassy resort areas as defined by contract.
• Plow and/or sweep sidewalks as necessary.
• Maintain and operate lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers etc.
• Maintain and care for vegetation including fertilization, trimming, pruning, transplanting, planting and the like.
• Follow all applicable safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures as related to the Groundskeeper position.
• Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing job
• Performs all other duties as assigned.