Groundskeeping Manager - White Lodging : Job Details

Summary:Looking for a hardworking, diligent, and detailed-oriented worker with experience in landscaping and irrigation. They must be organized and able to meet crucial deadlines. They must work closely with Supervisor and entire staff to:Responsibilities•Maintain all turf areas around the property by spin trimming, mowing, spraying for weeds, and irrigating (dethatch and aerate lawns when required)•Maintain all flower beds and planters by watering and turning over pots when they become dead or witheredoMust remove/refresh mulch at season start up•Order flowers annually and throughout the season as needed•Maintain pathways by edging, cleaning up broken stone pieces and sweeping gravel •Spray insect fog at designated areas to cut down on mosquito activity•Maintain all landscape equipmentoBlade replacement/sharpeningoBasic servicing (oil change, cleaning of spark plugs/filters, & winterizing equipment)oOrganizing the storage of equipment •Oversee the acquisition, splitting, storage and distribution of firewood•Monitor all irrigation systems across ranch on a weekly basis•Troubleshoot and repair issues with irrigation•Shut down the entire irrigation system at end of the season•Start up the irrigation system at the beginning of season•Wrap and unwrap the trees in protective cages at the beginning and end of season•Maintain ponds in core guest areas•Maintain and revamp existing landscaping, as needed•Snow removal across the property during the winter season•Experience in maintenance, mechanics, machine operation or fleet is preferred •Maintain a good working relationship and communication with Grounds Supervisor and crew•Manage, assist and delegate tasks to the grounds crew on a daily basis•Perform routine rounds across the property to ensure a high quality of upkeep •Pay invoices in a timely manner and schedule staff accordinglyOther InformationSKILLS•Communication skills•Able to work with little to no supervision•Must be able to lift 50lbs or more constantly•Must be able to stand for long periods of timeEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE•Irrigation, maintenance, mechanics, machine operation or fleet is preferred, but not requiredLocation Code: 9090