GROUNDSKEEPER

KOA•Nashville, TN

10d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces through lawn care, landscaping, equipment maintenance, irrigation work, snow removal, and general property repairs. The role involves operating landscaping equipment and tools, applying fertilizers and pest-control chemicals, and participating in maintenance and landscaping projects. The Groundskeeper is also expected to provide attentive, courteous service to guests, prioritize tasks thoughtfully, and maintain the property in accordance with the quality assurance manual.

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.

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.
Use and maintain hand tools such as loppers, saws, and shovels.
Apply 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 thoughtful planning and decision-making.
Maintain the property in accordance with the quality assurance manual.