Groundskeeper

Big Cedar Lodge; Ridgedale (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

Job summary

Big Cedar Lodge is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance of all grounds, including plants, trees, lawns, drives and ponds. Responsibilities include irrigation, snow removal, trash, and equipment upkeep to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and a willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions while delivering excellent guest service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 3 months related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns: cutting, trimming, seeding, irrigation and chemical application.
• Care for flower beds: bed prep, planting, weeding, irrigation and chemicals.
• Clear debris and snow, spread sand/ice melt, repair walkways and parking areas.
• Tree maintenance including trimming, removal and irrigation.
• Maintain and winterize irrigation systems and landscaping equipment.
• Keep supervisor informed of equipment and supply needs.
• Assist guests with knowledge of the Lodge and facilities as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork, prioritization and customer service orientation.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Summary: To perform the maintenance and upkeep of all grounds including plants, trees, lawn areas, drives, walkways, ponds, irrigation systems, snow and ice removal, trash and recycle, moving services to various departments and all equipment to provide guest safety and satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform the cutting, trimming, seeding, irrigation and chemical application of all lawn areas.
• Perform the bed preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation and chemical application of all flower beds and planting areas.
• Perform the cleaning of debris, removal of snow and ice, spreading of sand and ice melt and repair of all walkways, trails, drives and parking areas.
• Perform tree maintenance including trimming, removal and irrigation.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and winterization of irrigation systems.
• Perform maintenance of landscaping equipment and tools.
• Keep supervisor informed of equipment and supply needs.
• Acquire working knowledge of the Lodge and facilities to respond appropriately to guest questions, as required.
• Keep supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken when appropriate.
• Be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED), or on to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a safe driving record and be able to obtain a Missouri class E or Arkansas P designated drivers license.

Other Skills and Abilities

The ability to work well with a team, to prioritize, a sense of urgency and a real concern for customer service.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will be exposed to poison ivy, oak and sumac on a regular basis, and must be able to work closely with these plants and possibly other toxic plant materials.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Big Cedar Lodge