Private Owners Grounds Technician

Smokymountains; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smokymountains in Walland, TN is seeking a Private Owner Grounds Technician to ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining privately owned properties. The role handles lawns, plantings and mulched areas, with focus on safety and quality of work.

The position pays $16.00–$20.00 per hour and requires 1–2 years' outdoor landscaping experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. You’ll work outdoors in all weather and operate tractors and related implements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of outdoor lawn care or landscaping experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, guests, and managers.

Responsibilities

• Interact with private owners accordingly.
• Perform daily tasks at private owner homes.
• 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 all equipment.
• Perform landscape installations.
• Operate a tractor and use bush hog, tiller, box blade, and other implements under supervision.
• Winter road maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

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.

1471 W. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886

The Private Owner Grounds Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal guest experience by maintaining the privately owned properties.

Pay Range: $16.00–$20.00 per hour. Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interact with private owners accordingly
• Perform daily tasks at private owner homes
• 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 all equipment
• Perform landscape installations
• Operate a tractor and be able to use bush hog, tiller, box blade, and other assorted tractor implements under supervision
• Winter road maintenance

Must 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 license

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests, and managers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL 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 safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions