Landscaper - Full Time (Harrah's Hoosier Park)

Caesars Entertainment•Anderson, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains grounds and landscape of casino and racing property. Participates with Landscape Lead in preparing and grading terrain, applying fertilizers, seeding and sodding lawns, and transplanting shrubs and plants. Plants lawns and plants and cultivates them. Plants new, and repairs established lawns, using seed mixtures and fertilizers recommended for particular soil type and lawn location. Locates and plants shrubs, trees, and flowers. Mows and trims lawns. Trims shrubs and cultivates flower gardens. Cleans grounds and ponds on property. Waters and nurtures plants, trees, shrubs, and grass. Sprays trees and shrubs and applies supplemental liquid and dry nutrients to lawn and trees. Digs trenches and installs drain tiles. Installs and maintains irrigations. Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Proficient in English verbal and written
High school diploma or GED
One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have an outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude
Must be comfortable initiating conversations and creating a fun environment for guests
Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and kneel repetitively
Will be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling guest and employee conflicts
Specific vision abilities such as close, distance, color, depth and ability to adjust focus
Ability to ascend and descend stairs and maintain equilibrium for an extended period
Must be able to work from a standing position and/or walking motion for an extended period
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Able to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Can write simple correspondence
Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be able to obtain and maintain a license from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission

Nice To Haves

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Prepares and grades terrain
Applies fertilizers, seeds, and sods lawns
Transplants shrubs and plants
Plants and cultivates lawns
Repairs established lawns
Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers
Mows and trims lawns
Trims shrubs and cultivates flower gardens
Cleans grounds and ponds
Waters and nurtures plants, trees, shrubs, and grass
Sprays trees and shrubs
Applies supplemental liquid and dry nutrients to lawn and trees
Digs trenches and installs drain tiles
Installs and maintains irrigations
Abides by all safety requirements
Manages risk factors to eliminate company exposure to insurance claims and legal/court challenges
Ensures all company activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations
Fosters a fun environment
Promotes a positive influence in the company and company sponsored events
Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff