Groundskeeper - FULL TIME

Elvis Presley Enterprises•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of the exciting growth at Graceland! Since opening to the public in 1982, Elvis Presley's Graceland has hosted over 20 million visitors from every state in the union and nearly every country of the world. Graceland welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year, is one of the five most visited home tours in the United States, and is the most famous home in America after The White House. In 1991, Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2006, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. Graceland visitors come from all walks of life, all ages, all musical tastes, all income levels, all educational backgrounds, and all parts of the world. Our employees are ambassadors to Memphis and work hard to ensure all of our guests are treated with the same southern hospitality that Elvis Presley was known for. This is a Full-Time position located in the Maintenance Department at Graceland with working hours of 6:30 am until 3:00 pm to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and overtime as required. Benefits will be offered after successful completion of a sixty (60) day introductory period. This is a promotional opportunity and is an internal/external recruitment.

Requirements

Knowledge of chemicals for lawns and shrubs
Skill and knowledge to use lawn equipment
Must have past experience in grounds keeping
Ability to prioritize and work with minimum supervision
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
Ability to deal successfully with a wide range of people
Good driving record is required
Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and competing needs
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to ninety (90) pounds, stoop, reach, ability to climb ladders
Demonstrated experience in maintenance
No smoking or eating in the work area must have a valid driver’s license
Work flexible hours and overtime as required
Work flexible/variable hours to include week-ends and on call
Work in all types of weather conditions

Responsibilities

Assist the maintenance manager in maintaining healthy and well-maintained lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubbery to create a positive first impression
Follow plan design by manager in planting flowers, shrubs, etc. on Elvis Presley’s properties
Assist in resolving gardening/landscaping problems/concerns
Assist in assuring safety and appearance
Maintain grounds by watering trees, flowers, grass, shrubs
Mulch flower beds
Spray lawn and shrubs with required chemicals
Rake leaves
Blow driveways and pathways to keep clear and safe from debris
Drive equipment to other properties and pick up supplies as needed
Assist other departments as required.