HCVR Groundskeeper I (Full Time; Day Shift)

Harrah's Valley River Casino & Hotel•Murphy, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain and upkeep the property grounds and landscaping at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel. The role is in the Engineering department and reports to the Grounds Supervisor. It is classified as H10, non-exempt. The position involves maintaining landscaped and hardscape areas, operating groundskeeping equipment and vehicles, and ensuring work and waste disposal comply with applicable laws and company policies. The role requires outdoor work in changing weather and environmental conditions, physical activity including lifting, and a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of commercial or resort grounds maintenance experience, or verifiable equivalent experience.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with company driver eligibility requirements, including the stated driving-record criteria.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to drive and operate light trucks and utility vehicles.
Ability to operate and maintain lawn and garden equipment.
Ability to maintain and repair basic plumbing and electrical systems.
Experience operating and maintaining a pressure washer.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently.
Neat, professional appearance and excellent personal hygiene.
Documented teamwork behaviors and attitudes.
Experience with basic landscaping principles.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items; maneuver around the casino and property, including uneven terrain and grades; lift up to 80 pounds and carry 50 pounds; and respond to visual and aural cues.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work in mentally and physically stressful situations and tolerate adverse outdoor weather, varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, air quality conditions, and secondhand smoke.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Grounds Management or Horticulture.
Groundskeeping-related certifications.

Responsibilities

Establish and endorse Caesars Entertainment’s business objectives, ethics, and values in accordance with its Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision, and Values.
Maintain property hardscape areas, including parking garages, porte-cocheres, patios, loading docks, and sidewalks.
Maintain, cultivate, fertilize, and irrigate landscaped beds and islands.
Mow and cultivate grassed islands and yards.
Install new landscaping and renovate existing landscaping.
Trim and mow banks and fringe areas, and maintain property trees and shrubs.
Cut and remove dead plants and trees.
Clean parking decks, lots, beds, and landscaped areas.
Maintain grounds tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Drive and operate tractors with backhoes and front-end loaders.
Perform routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure work and waste disposal comply with State and Federal law.
Understand agricultural chemical labels and take necessary classes to become certified to work with chemicals.
Perform pressure washing as scheduled.
Remain flexible and receptive to changes in the work environment and procedures.
Participate as a team member by volunteering and contributing to projects, committees, and task forces.
Follow regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures ethically.