Grounds Technician - Full Time, Year Round

Mohonk Mountain House•New Paltz, NY

2d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, year-round position focused on performing a wide range of grounds maintenance duties. The role involves operating various types of equipment, maintaining landscapes, ensuring the safety and appearance of the grounds, and contributing to the overall guest experience at Mohonk Mountain House. The position requires adherence to safety regulations, company policies, and a commitment to providing excellent service.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
At least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
Ability to operate vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, bucket loaders, twin-axle vehicles, snowplow, chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, pole saws, snow blower, aerators.
Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, pruners, rakes, forks, hoes, wheelbarrows, sprayers, hoses, and other garden tools.
Ability to maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures.
Ability to inspect and take corrective action for plant diseases, pests, and wildlife damage.
Ability to inspect, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
Ability to learn and maintain a basic level of horticultural and plant knowledge.
Ability to maintain assigned grounds equipment in good working order and maintain inventories.
Ability to analyze and make recommendations concerning grounds methods, equipment and plantings.
Ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
Ability to operate vehicles safely.
Ability to work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
Ability to adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards.
Ability to learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies.
Ability to learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
Ability to adhere to Mohonk Mountain House policies and procedures.
Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
Ability to ensure safety of guests, employees and self.
Ability to inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell.
Ability to speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner.
Ability to hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to 36 inches with/ without assistance, lift 30 pounds from ground level to overhead, carry a distance of up to 75 feet with or without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
Ability to maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
Ability to see close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work outdoors and expose self to natural elements including rain, heat, wind, weather extremes, pollen, and insects.
Ability to wear Proper Protective Equipment when performing tasks that recommend such equipment.
Ability to pay close attention to details.
Ability to maintain order on job site and within the vehicle shed and other grounds storage areas.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
Ability to interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.

Nice To Haves

Previous landscaping experience

Responsibilities

Perform mowing, trimming, edging, path maintenance, weeding, raking, pest control, facility maintenance, landscape installation, watering, pruning, firewood production, and snow/ice removal.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, bucket loaders, twin-axle vehicles, snowplow, chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, pole saws, snow blower, aerators.
Cultivate, plant, transplant, seed, water, stake, prune, dead-head, weed, rake, edge, mulch, harvest and attend to landscapes, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs, pathways, annual/perennial beds.
Haul garden debris, clear brush, and remove litter.
Use hand tools such as shovels, pruners, rakes, forks, hoes, wheelbarrows, sprayers, hoses, and other garden tools.
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches.
Inspect and take corrective action for plant diseases, pests, and wildlife damage.
Maintain the integrity of assigned landscape areas.
Inspect, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
Learn and maintain a basic level of horticultural and plant knowledge.
Maintain assigned grounds equipment in good working order and maintain inventories.
Assist in the installation of lawn and landscape projects.
Analyze and make recommendations concerning grounds methods, equipment and plantings.
Work with other garden, grounds, greenhouse, and flower shop professionals.
Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
Support other departments in the completion of grounds related tasks.
Coordinate use, maintenance, and repair of all grounds vehicles and equipment.
Perform weekly utility cart and biweekly vehicle maintenance checks.
Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.
Contribute to maintaining staff morale positively and exemplify a cooperative attitude.
Operate vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations.
Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards.
Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House policies and procedures.
Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
Ensure safety of guests, employees and self, anywhere on the property.
Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner.
Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
Lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to 36 inches with/ without assistance, lift 30 pounds from ground level to overhead, carry a distance of up to 75 feet with or without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
Work outdoors and expose self to natural elements including rain, heat, wind, weather extremes, pollen, and insects.
Wear Proper Protective Equipment when performing tasks that recommend such equipment.
Pay close attention to details.
Maintain order on job site and within the vehicle shed and other grounds storage areas.
Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.