Housekeeper / Grounds Steward

Breitenbush Hot Springs•Detroit, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clearing Arts / Grounds Steward role is a hybrid full-time year round regular hire position that is split between the Clearing Arts and Maintenance teams. Work may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and requires living on-site in a remote community. The person in this guest-facing role will be supervised by the Clearing Arts Team Coordinator, but will report to the Maintenance Team Coordinator for duties related to groundskeeping. The Clearing Arts Team (CAT) is vital to the cleanliness and comfort we provide to our guests. The Grounds Steward performs semi-skilled work to maintain and beautify the grounds, ensures a safe outdoor environment, and assists with business-critical functions, such as removal of snow and maintenance of roads & paths.

Requirements

Ability to work constructively within your team(s) and co-op
Physical and mental stamina and the ability to frequently stand or move for hours at a time
Occasionally move supplies and equipment weighing up to 80lbs
Effective communicator; comfortable carrying and operating 2-way radio
Strong service ethic
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to frequently perform repetitive body movements
Ability to work outside in inclement weather for hours at a time
Self motivated and accountable
Strong communication skills, even in challenging customer service situations
Valid Oregon driver’s license
Comfortable operating electric and gas power tools, to include chainsaws (training provided)

Nice To Haves

Interest in worker-owned cooperatives
Housekeeping/hospitality experience
Experience setting up for and taking down after events
Familiarity with using a pressure washer
Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment
Ability to safely use and maintain chainsaws up to 20”
Tree felling
Knowledge of gardening techniques, including companion and succession planting
Knowledge of gardening products such as organic compost, fertilizers and natural pest control
Ability to operate heavy machinery

Responsibilities

Meet weekly minimum hours requirements as described in Breitenbush’s Work Life Agreements. This is currently 35 hours for full time employees, although scheduled hours may be based on the needs of the co-op
Live and work collaboratively with teammates, other teams, and fellow community members
Proactively seek to solve problems and resolve conflict
Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions
Frequently use cleaning supplies to clean guest accommodations, lodge, bathrooms, showers, pools and tubs
Occasionally operate a pressure washer for multiple hours at a time to clean guest soaking facilities
Occasionally lift and/or carry cleaning supplies weighing up to 50lbs to restock inventory
Occasionally operate a computer to place supplies orders
Occasionally lift and/or carry events supplies weighing up to 50lbs to set up for and take down after events
Maintain flower beds and lawns, including planting, amending, watering, weeding, soil conditioning, and mulching
Implement and manage irrigation, and ensure irrigation systems are working properly
Deploy new systems as needed or directed
Operate and maintain garden and landscaping equipment
Occasionally operate gas and power tools such as string trimmers, lawn mowers, and chainsaws
Schedule specialty services such as spring or fall clean up, or other grounds projects
Maintain footpaths and on-property road systems in clear and clean condition
Prepare outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps, tying down unsecured items, etc.
Deploy and stock snow supplies and equipment
Assist with management and maintenance of compost, recycling, and refuse
Assist with pest removal
Participate in on-property snow removal plan and on-property snow shoveling
Participate in off-property snow removal and operate plow equipment
Assist with seasonal care of hydro-electric operation by removing debris in the system
Work with the Maintenance TC and other Grounds Stewards to create and implement a regular grounds-maintenance routine
Participate in team, department and co-op coordination meetings when requested