Groundskeeper

Folino Estate•Kutztown, PA

About The Position

The Groundskeeper will be responsible for the maintenance and landscaping of outdoor areas and facilities. This includes caring for plants, gardens, walkways, and decorations for outside spaces. They will also monitor electrical and inside facilities to ensure all indoor spaces are safe and visually appealing to employees and guests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or general maintenance.
Ability to operate landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
Knowledge of basic lawn care, planting, pruning, and irrigation.
Ability to follow safety procedures and use protective equipment.
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a vineyard preferred.

Responsibilities

Landscape
Contract and maintain grounds around patio, parking lots, and vineyards.
Mulch spreading
Maintain and trim bushes and trees
Replace all unwanted or dead landscape material
Plant new landscaping material
Complete maintenance on water falls and around pergola
Prepare soil for planting, purchase mushroom soil, fertilizer, lime and rototiller
Stack firewood where needed
Patrol and cleanup all grounds and parking lots every Monday
Grass Cutting
Maintain grass and fields throughout facilities
Weed and edge all landscaping and parking lots
Maintain grass cutting equipment, tractor, gator and sprays
Vineyard
Assist Vineyard team in peek vineyard activities
Wedding
Set up and take down chairs for outdoor weddings
Clean barrels, sidewalks, and Pergola before weddings
Clean up grounds and Pergola after weddings
Special Events
Complete all festival and seasonal decorating as requested