Seasonal Grounds Crew (Spring/Summer)
About The Position
Grounds Crew members are responsible for the beautification and upkeep of the Lakeside grounds. This includes parks, lawns, gardens, courtyards and other landscaped areas. This position requires the ability to work well within a team and take directions from crew leaders. Most of the work is outdoors, and applicants must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions including cold, heat, sun, humidity, and rain. Daily tasks include lawncare, planting, weeding, watering, applying fertilizers/herbicides, mulching, clearing brush/debris, and other general landscaping duties. Grounds Crew members must also serve as ambassadors to Lakeside visitors and residents, offering polite and friendly customer service as required . All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind, body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie’s south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you’ll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more. For more information, visit lakesideohio.com/employment.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and hold a valid Ohio Driver's License.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively with guests and co-workers.
- Must be able to lift heavy equipment and material up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Must be able to climb ladders.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with gardening and operation of landscaping equipment preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine lawncare such as mowing (riding and push mowing), trimming/weed-eating, edging, blowing, seeding, watering, fertilizing, and applying herbicides.
- Install annual flower bed displays under the guidance of the Director of Grounds and Lead Horticulturist.
- Plant/transplant perennials and shrubs.
- General garden maintenance includes hand weeding, tilling, pruning, mulching, top dressing soil, watering, etc.
- Blow off pathways and trails to ensure public spaces are always neat and presentable.
- Clear brush and debris from public spaces, including storm cleanup.
- Assist in seasonal decorating for holidays and special events.
- Operate gas powered equipment (mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, etc.) safely and effectively.
- Operate Grounds utility vehicles such as golf carts and Kubotas.
- Adhere to all safety standards and always wear appropriate PPE as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
