Resort Groundskeeper

The Broadmoor Hotel's Talent Acquisition Team•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains grounds of all industrial, commercial, or public hotel property by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Cuts lawns and operated a mulching mower. Trims edges, and weeds around walks, flower beds, and walls. Prunes roses, shrubs, and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs. Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides. Rake and bag leaves. Cleans grounds and remove litter. Shovels snow from walks and driveways. Spreads ice melt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup. Plants grass, trees, and shrubs. Water lawns, shrubs, and trees. Rototill new sod areas. Plant knowledge. Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Uphold and abide by all Broadmoor policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree, preferably with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
Any employee driving a Broadmoor vehicle must be 18 years or older
Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Occasional heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs. with assistance)
Plant knowledge

Responsibilities

Cuts lawns and operated a mulching mower
Trims edges, and weeds around walks, flower beds, and walls
Prunes roses, shrubs, and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs
Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides
Rake and bag leaves
Cleans grounds and remove litter
Shovels snow from walks and driveways
Spreads ice melt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup
Plants grass, trees, and shrubs
Water lawns, shrubs, and trees
Rototill new sod areas