Grounds Care Technician

Sand Valley•Nekoosa, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness. Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the eleventh Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine. The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life. Position Summary Under the director of the Director of Agronomy and Common Grounds Superintendent, the Grounds Care Technician safely operates a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment to support the maintenance and care of resort grounds.

Requirements

High school, college degree, required or preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets Company safety guidelines.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate equipment.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and stay on task.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating tools or equipment.
Team members should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

Safely operate equipment and accessories as trained.
Properly care for assigned equipment by inspecting machinery before and after each use, cleaning machinery after each use, making necessary minor adjustments to equipment and reporting machinery/equipment problems to the mechanic.
Perform daily maintenance tasks on the resort grounds as well as the maintenance facility and clubhouse as assigned and directed.
Duties may include, but not limited to, daily chicken care, daily check for resort cleanliness, loading and unloading materials, trimming trees and other horticultural tasks, landscape installation and renovation.
Safely operate equipment and accessories as trained.
Identify and inspect individual lots for cleanliness daily after checkout.
Assess plant material on individual lots for time-sensitive maintenance for weed control.
Perform other duties as assigned.