G&G Grounds Technician (Seasonal)
About The Position
The G&G Grounds Technician performs assigned labor tasks to help maintain outdoor areas at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, primarily outside the golf course boundaries. The role involves working as part of a team, completing assignments, communicating with a direct supervisor, and following employee grooming, dress, safety, and environmental practices. The employee may also help train coworkers and lead task completion when a direct supervisor is unavailable. Other duties may be assigned. This seasonal position requires outdoor work in Northern Michigan’s changing weather and a willingness to work very early mornings. Standard start times are generally between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. No prior experience is necessary; similar experience and outdoor work experience are helpful.
Requirements
- No prior experience is necessary.
- Ability to learn new tasks with proper training and complete assignments without direct supervision for most of the day.
- Polite and considerate conduct toward guests and coworkers.
- Ability to adapt to last-minute assignment changes and shifting priorities.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in Northern Michigan weather and very early mornings.
- Ability to perform manual labor, including extended periods of shoveling, raking, string-trimmer operation, and kneeling; frequent bending and lifting; and extended periods sitting on rough-riding powered equipment.
- Ability to lift awkward objects weighing up to 60 pounds and sometimes more, from the ground to at least waist height.
Nice To Haves
- Similar previous experience.
- Previous work in outdoor conditions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive rapport and attitude with fellow employees.
- Complete assigned tasks and communicate with the direct supervisor.
- Follow grooming and dress standards in the Employee Handbook.
- Perform grounds-maintenance labor such as shoveling, raking, mowing, planting flowers, and trimming trees and shrubs.
- Operate manual and powered equipment safely and properly.
- Work with others as a team to complete assigned tasks.
- Report to work on time and complete scheduled shifts.
- Attend monthly safety meetings and scheduled department meetings.
- Assist other departments when requested.
- Help train other employees on job tasks when necessary.
- Follow the resort’s environmental practices.
- Work proactively to improve performance.
- Lead coworkers in completing assignments when a direct supervisor cannot stay with the task.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
