MYS - GROUNDSKEEPER

KOA•North Stonington, CT

22d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces through lawn care, landscaping, pest control, snow removal, equipment maintenance, and other property maintenance work. The role also assists with irrigation audits and repairs and participates in maintenance and landscaping projects. The Groundskeeper is expected to follow safety guidelines, maintain the property according to the quality assurance manual, and interact with guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner. Tasks should be prioritized according to importance and urgency, with thoughtful planning and decision-making. Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, moderate to loud noise, dust, pollen, grasses, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment. Personal protective equipment is required where necessary. The position may involve occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.

Requirements

Knowledge of gardening techniques.
Working knowledge of sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment.
Understanding of fertilizer, pesticide, and gasoline dispensing.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead, and move safely over uneven terrain.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and to stand, bend, sit, lift, and walk.
Ability to drive a motorized vehicle if required, including the vision and reading abilities needed to identify signs and traffic signals.

Responsibilities

Perform daily lawn care, including mowing, weeding, raking, trimming, watering, and seeding lawns and shrubbery.
Follow safety guidelines when operating equipment and handling chemicals.
Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, trucks, golf carts, and power tools.
Operate and maintain hand tools such as loppers, saws, and shovels.
Use insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases.
Assist with irrigation audits and perform irrigation repairs.
Participate in maintenance and landscaping projects.
Remove snow using a shovel or snow blower.
Perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
Interact with guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Prioritize tasks according to importance and urgency using conscious planning and thoughtful decision-making.
Maintain the property in accordance with the quality assurance manual.