Groundskeeper

Duties include but are not limited to watering lawn, plants and shrubs; trimming and pruning trees and shrubs; cutting grass and edging; planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; raking and bagging leaves; digging up ground for flower beds; operating and performing basic maintenance on power lawn mowers that may include changing oil, parts lubrication and adjustment; working in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements; repairing the sprinkler system when necessary; completing additional duties as assigned.
The applicant must be able to work from Thursday to Monday and on statutory holidays. This job is mostly outdoors.
The Groundskeeper must possess the following knowledge and skills:
• experience in the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment such as push and riding mowers, string trimmers, edger trimmers and hedge shears;
• irrigation experience using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods;
• the capability to operate job related vehicles safely;
• must hold a valid Driver’s Licence and a clean driver’s abstract;
• must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• must be proactive, flexible, and able to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• responsibilities will be performed with an eye for detail in a timely manner;
• must have the ability to follow direction and standards set by the Resort;
• this position requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, comprehension, learning, problem solving, and interacting with others throughout the workday;
• multitasking in an environment with many distractions is a must;
• repetitive motions for an extended duration of time are required.