Outdoor Grounds Attendant

ilani, Inc.; Ridgefield (WA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ilani is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the exterior appearance of its resort properties, including lawns, planting beds, and parking areas at the Ridgefield, WA location on the Cowlitz Reservation.

The role involves operating outdoor equipment, snow removal, debris cleanup, and basic repair support. Applicants should be able to lift 50–75 pounds and work in all outdoor conditions, including a smoking casino environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1 year related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to foster a supportive team environment.
• Able to work various shifts and flexible hours.
• Must lift 50–75 pounds frequently.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all conditions, including a smoking environment on casino floors.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exterior appearance of property buildings, parking lots, lawns and planting beds.
• Keep outdoor areas free of debris by raking, blowing, sweeping, and picking up trash.
• Assist in snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, and streets with a plow and deicer.
• Operate utility vehicles and outdoor equipment (leaf blower, pressure washer).
• Clean up spills and debris from accidents as needed.
• Assist in repair of damaged islands, sign poles, ditch damage, and irrigation system checks.
• Ensure lawn areas are watered and report unsightly areas to Lead/Manager.
• Inspect and clear storm drains and perform vegetation control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team environment

Flexible hours

Physical endurance

Valid Driver's License

Outdoor work under all conditions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washer

Leaf blower

Snow plow

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining overall appearance on the exterior of the property buildings, including streets, parking lots and garages, Porte cocheres, lawns, and planting beds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Ensures that outside grounds are kept free of all debris by picking up, raking, blowing, shoveling, or sweeping trash, leaves, or any other debris related items on the premises.
• Empty outdoor trash receptacles and clean as needed.
• Assist in snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, and streets using a plow and apply deicer when needed.
• Operate utility vehicles, pickup trucks, street sweeper vehicles, leaf blowers, pressure washers, and other related tools and equipment.
• Responsible for cleaning up any petroleum and oil spills, bio’s, broken glass, and debris from car accidents.
• Assist in repair of damaged islands, sign poles, ditch damage.
• Including raking rocks back into rock beds.
• Assist in assuring lawn areas are properly watered and in good condition and reporting any unsightly areas to the Lead or Manager.
• Inspect and clear storm drains.
• Perform vegetation control as needed.
• Assist in operation, identifying needed maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds frequently in tandem with another team member.
• Must be willing to walk, stoop, bend and lift repeatedly for an 8-hour shift.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to work in all outdoor conditions.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment while on the casino floor.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Work Shift

Any (United States of America)

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Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 22 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances.