Groundskeeper I

Viejas Casino & Resort•Alpine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job is for a Groundskeeper I at Viejas Casino & Resort, a AAA Four Diamond Award recipient since 2013. Viejas Casino & Resort features world-class gaming with thousands of slot machines, exciting table games, an outlet shopping center, and an off-track betting facility. It also features a variety of restaurants including the AAA Four Diamond Grove Steakhouse, Baron Long Bar & Grill, Ginger Noodle Bar, and Grab & Go. Viejas Hotel offers 203 luxury rooms and 34 VIP suites, including a lush, spacious pool and lounge area and nine indoor-outdoor meeting spaces, including the magnificent Oak Ballroom. The highly anticipated adult-only tower, Willows Hotel & Spa offers an additional 159 VIP suites and luxury spa facilities. The Spa at Willows Hotel & Spa is a full-service spa that accentuates the Resort experience, offering signature body and facial treatments, a steam room, sauna, saltwater pool, and whirlpool. The beautiful Viejas Outlets, located across the street from the casino, offers visitors a unique shopping experience with highly acclaimed stores, numerous eateries, Viejas Bowl, and Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink. The Viejas Pit Stop, located at the Eastern parking lot, is an oasis of travel perfection with 16 gas pumps, 4 diesel pumps, a car wash and a comprehensive convenience store, to include hot and cold meal favorites, like BBQ Sandwiches, Mexican items, Wings, Pizza, fresh Donuts and more, open 24 hours a day. myViejas players are able to redeem their points for fuel.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License Required.
Clean Driving Record Required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, and pruning saws.
Knowledge of proper gardening techniques.
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Must be able to work flexible schedule according to business needs, including graveyard shift, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related experience and/or training preferred

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle and power equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, rototillers, weed whips, trenchers, sod cutters, and backpack blowers to maintain the grounds of the casino and other surrounding properties.
Reports irrigation problems on property that needs attention.
Uses proper pruning techniques for trees, shrubs, and groundcovers.
Participates in special projects in the Landscape Department including design, installation, and maintenance.
Understands proper planting techniques for trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Uses proper landscape maintenance practices, for ornamental resort landscapes.
Checks and reports in area of responsibility proper moisture levels of plant material.
Uses correct fertilizer, pesticide, or fungicide for different plant materials.
Hauls and spreads topsoil, stone, mulch, and other landscape materials.
Performs routine maintenance tasks without supervisor.
Makes correct repairs to trouble calls as soon as possible with tools and materials that are made available.
Contacts supervisor promptly of any problems.
Maintains grounds in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition.
Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
Performs all related and compatible duties as assigned.
Does not provide supervision to other team members.

Benefits

Retirement 401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits (80% paid by Viejas)
Paid Time Off (3 weeks of PTO plus Holidays, start earning from day one!)
Accident, Critical Illness & Disability Insurance Available
Employee Assistance Program
Bonus Eligibility for all Team Members
$5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year (Annually, no limit during duration of employment)
Unlimited Chiropractor Benefit with $10 co-pay
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Viejas Pit Stop Fuel Discount
And, much more! Benefits vary for PT and FT employment