Groundskeeper - FULL TIME
About The Position
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. 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.REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 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.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time; ability to lift up to ninety (90) pounds, stoop, reach, ability to climb ladders. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Demonstrated experience in maintenance; no smoking or eating in the work area must have a valid driver’s license.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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.APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online within the Careers section of the Dayforce employee portal. Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. We are an equal opportunity employer. This position will remain open until filled.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
