Private Owner Grounds Technician - Blackberry Mountain

Blackberry Farm; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain outdoor spaces and support guest experiences. The role requires weekend availability, driving tasks, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while operating garden equipment across varied outdoor areas.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of landscaping or lawn care experience and a High School diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license is required and work occurs on-site in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of outdoor lawn care or landscaping experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and maintain outdoor grounds.
• Perform daily tasks at verandas, pool, tennis courts, and other areas.
• Manicure lawns and landscape plants; fertilize under supervision.
• Water plants and remove debris; maintain cleanliness of grounds.
• Operate equipment including tractors and trailers as needed.
• Winter maintenance and outdoor tasks in all weather conditions.

Skills

Weekend availability

Outdoor lawn care

Landscape maintenance

Driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Operate company vehicle

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1-2 years lawn care experience

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.1507 E. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886Pay Range: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour. Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.The Grounds Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal guest experience by maintaining all outdoor grounds areas.Must have weekend availability.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Interact with guests accordingly• Perform daily tasks at verandas, pool, tennis courts, boathouse, bonfire circle, kitchen, and service center• Manicure lawn areas, landscape plants, and mulched areas under supervision• Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants under supervision• Water plant material as necessary• Remove debris from paved surfaces• Leaf and snow removal• Perform manual and chemical weed control• Maintain and construct hiking trails• Maintain all equipment• Perform landscape installations• Operate a tractor and be able to use bush hog, box blade, and other assorted tractor implements under supervision• Winter road maintenance• Driving 26 ft box trucks• Using ladders• Pulling trailers• Event setup• Maintain pool cleanliness and chemicalsMust comply with all company policies and procedures.Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE• High School diploma or equivalent• 1-2 years of experience in outdoor lawn care or landscaping• Valid driver’s licenseLANGUAGE SKILLS• Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests, and managersMATHEMATICAL SKILLS• Basic knowledge and understanding of mathREASONING ABILITY• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goalsPHYSICAL DEMANDS• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions• Must be able to be on feet for an extended period• Must be able to walk several miles of hiking trails• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safelyWORK ENVIRONMENT• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions