Grounds Technician - Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm•Walland, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal guest experience by maintaining all outdoor grounds areas. Must have weekend availability. The starting pay rate for this position is $16.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in outdoor lawn care or landscaping
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests, and managers
Basic knowledge and understanding of math
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
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

Responsibilities

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 chemicals
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.