GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - FT/Mendocino Coast Lodge

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - FT/Mendocino Coast Lodge $19 to $23 

The Grounds Maintenance postion is primarily responsible for maintaining the appearance and functionality of outdoor spaces including, the care of grounds, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping.

The Job

• Follow Hotel policies with lost and found items.
• Adhere to Hotel requirements for guest and team member accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.
• Continuously promote sanitation, safety, and security efforts.
• Embrace and exemplify the SCP Culture & Core Values in your day-to-day job duties.
• Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by: seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns, and turf; physical and mechanical damage and identifying replacements; transplanting, pruning, trimming, and cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers.
• Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks, and buildings; weeding, thinning, and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems.
• Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping, and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, tunnels, and transporting the trash to designated central collection points on a daily basis.
• Clean and maintain outdoor facilities, including benches, pathways, and playground equipment.
• Assists in special construction projects as required.
• Inspect, plan and ensure that all materials and equipment are in complete readiness for service.
• Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Fluency in other languages is beneficial.
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency and empathy. 
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with guests, vendors, and team members.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems and/or conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Supervision

• Reports to the Grounds Supervisor or Chief Engineer, depending on the property.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Knowledge of horticulture, plant care, and landscaping techniques.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and move freely about the property for the majority of the shift. 
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, and squeezing & overhead reaching occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to frequently handle objects and equipment to maintain the property.
• Must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
• Must be able to work in variable room temperatures.
• Must be able to work with loud noises.