Seasonal Caldera Springs Groundskeeper

Responsibilities

• Operates powered equipment such as snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, brush trimmer, 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
• Aids in the upkeep of the restrooms and other CSOA public areas
• 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/flowers
• Aids in the general installation and repairs of irrigations systems
• Provides general gardening duties
• Contacts appropriate party if when a guest problem is reported
• Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell for all guests of Sunriver Resort/homeowners as s/he may come in contact with guests during their daily duties
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior landscaping/grounds experience preferred
• Prior experience with powered landscaping machines preferred
• Valid Oregon Driver’s license and meets company driving standards
• Able to work with designated chemicals
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions (rain, sleet, ice, snow and heat)
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to stand & walk throughout the day, including on uneven surfaces
• Able to repetitively lift, push, pull & carry up to 25 lbs., frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel & twist on an frequent basis, often for prolonged periods
• Able to climb ladders and climb into and out of mobile equipment on a frequent basis
• Able to perform simple grasping, squeezing, overhead reaching and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, & fine manipulation occasionally