Bear Country, Inc. is looking for an energetic individual to help with our landscaping and grounds. You will work directly with the Maintenance/Grounds Manager to help in operations and creating memorable guest experiences. Come be part of a team providing the most memorable experiences for families from around the country.
Job Summary:
The Landscaping Maintenance Associate performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility’s grounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Leads up to 15 people on Groundskeeping projects.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
* Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
* Empties trash and recycling containers.
* Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
* Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
* Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
* Cuts and removes trees as needed.
* Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
* Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
* Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
* Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
* Plans and oversees projects, repairs, or installation.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
* Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
* Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
* Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Must be able to safely use a ladder.
* Effectively communicate with fellow employees above/below you.
Education and Experience:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Bachelor, associate, or technical degree, especially in landscaping/environmental science.
* Previous experience.
* On-the-job training offered.
Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, crawling, or kneeling.
* Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
* Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
* Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
* Must be able to use hands to feel, handle, or reach.
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