Seasonal Caldera Springs Groundskeeper

About the role

The Groundskeeper is responsible for working in a team environment to ensure the overall upkeep and eye appeal of the Caldera Springs Owners’ Association (CSOA) grounds. They will use a variety of tools, machines, and other necessary materials to provide maintenance and landscaping. The Groundskeeper will also maintain restrooms and other CSOA public areas, assist with maintaining AAA Four Diamond standards, and exemplify Sunriver Resort’s Core Values: Trust, Open & Honest Communication, and Commitment. They will deliver exceptional service to all internal and external guests while supporting the resort’s Vision and Mission.

Responsibilities

• Operates powered equipment such as snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, brush trimmers, lift trucks, and pruning saws
• Assists in the routine upkeep and landscape of the adopt-a-road program
• Cleans designated restrooms including shower stalls, toilets & urinals, mirrors and sinks, countertops, and floors
• Maintains bike paths
• Assists with maintaining all noxious weeds in the area
• Cleans up downed trees by cutting and hauling to woodpiles
• Maintains and cares for tennis courts
• Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, and hedge and brush trimmers
• Prunes and trims trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Gathers and removes litter
• Maintains and repairs grounds tools and equipment
• Mixes and sprays fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders under supervision
• Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, and other ground features
• Irrigates plants and flowers
• Assists with general installation and repairs of irrigation systems
• Provides general gardening duties
• Contacts appropriate party when a guest problem is reported
• Provides general resort information for guests
• Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell to all guests of Sunriver Resort/homeowners
• Resolves guest problems and is empowered to act in absence of manager
• Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events
• Interacts with resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information
• Upsells other resort services and amenities to guests
• Always maintains a professional demeanor and attitude
• Communicates all pertinent information to the CSOA team

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior landscaping/grounds experience preferred
• Prior experience with powered landscaping machines preferred
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s license and meet company driving standards
• Must be able to work with designated chemicals
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (rain, sleet, ice, snow, and heat)
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and walk throughout the day, including on uneven surfaces
• Must be able to repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs., frequently up to 50 lbs., and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, and twist on a frequent basis, often for prolonged periods
• Must be able to climb ladders and climb into and out of mobile equipment on a frequent basis
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, squeezing, overhead reaching, and repetitive hand and arm movements frequently, and fine manipulation occasionally