GROUNDSKEEPER

About the role

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Pressure wash outside of casino, decks, entrances to the casino, and other areas as needed and/or as directed.
• Clean grounds and remove litter.
• Remove all trash from parking lot as needed.
• Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Water lawn and shrubs; trim plants as needed.
• Clean out drainage, ditches, and culverts.
• Maintain cleanliness of outside smoking area.
• Maintain parking lots and adjacent areas in a sanitary manner.
• Make minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Facilities maintenance experience in hospitality or related field, or groundskeeping/landscaping experience required.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and basic finishing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive approach to dealing with issues.
• Must have good written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have acceptable driving history as determined by Penn National Gaming’s auto insurance carrier.

Physical demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel, and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

Work environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.
• Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

Benefits

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Pay

$14.50 per hour.