Employment - Groundskeeper

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Classification: Groundskeeper
Department:  Grounds


Duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and procedures to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Responsible for grooming and maintenance of all resort grounds areas including: working with various power tools safely, seasonal planting and pruning, snow removal, communicate with other departments regarding functions which will be done and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Able to attend to work reliably
  • Able to work safely and securely in a manner that protects the integrity and safety of the guest, associates and hotel

The successful candidate will possess the following skill-set:

  • Minimum 4 years landscaping experience
  • Horticultural background, education or certification
  • Must have a valid Class 5 drivers license with proof of a clean driver’s abstract
  • Possess pesticide license and application of pesticides and fertilizers
  • Proven experience in operation of landscaping equipment and snow removal equipment
  • Proven experience in sod, pruning, rockery, hedging, cultivation weeding, planting & clean up
  • Proven experience in operation of irrigation systems, landscaping lighting, & digging for posts
  • Responsible for roof drains and eaves, parking lot cleaning, & pressure washing
  • Responsible for keeping landscaping inventories at required levels and maintenance of all landscaping equipment
  • Physically fit and able and willing to withstand year round outdoor elements
  • Passion for landscaping and have pride in their job
  • Self-motivated and hard working, work independently with minimal supervision
  • Working knowledge of indoor plant care and gardens required
  • Proven experience with soil, weeding, edging, compost and bark mulch
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to operate power tractors, mowers, weed-eaters etc required
  • Proven outstanding listening and problem solving skills required
  • Proven ability to multi-task and take direction well required
  • Proven safe work capabilities and reliable attendance record required
  • Proven organizational skills required
  • Second language is an asset
  • Flexible to a changing schedule

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