Groundskeeper

The Grounds Crew Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal guest experience by maintaining all outdoor grounds areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Self-Starter, motivated individual
• Organized and task driven
• Perform all landscape and gardening
• Manicure lawn areas, landscape plants, and mulched areas
• Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants
• Water plant material as necessary
• Remove debris from paved surfaces
• Leaf and snow and ice removal as needed
• Perform manual and chemical weed control
• Maintain and construct trails and paths
• Maintain and keep all areas of grounds and property clean and tidy
• Perform landscape installations
• Some plant and landscape knowledge
• Operate a tractor and be able to use bush hog, tiller, box blade, and other assorted tractor implements and various landscape machinery such as but not limited to mowers of all types, blowers, weed-eaters, chain saws, tillers.
• Weather road maintenance as needed

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to work well with other team members, managers, and interact with our guests.

40-50 hours per week, some on weekends as necessary.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in outdoor lawn care or landscaping
• Valid driver’s license

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests and managers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

§ Basic knowledge and understanding of math

REASONING ABILITY

§ Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals , policies and vision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

§ Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

§ Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

§ Must be able to be on feet for an extended period

§ Must be able to walk several miles of trails and grounds

§ Must be able to operate a company vehicle and/or golf cart safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

22 Acre Historical Gardens

ABOUT DUNAWAY GARDENS

In 1915 Hetty Jane Dunaway embarked on a dream that would forever inspire, entertain, and educate all of those who were fortunate enough to visit her masterpiece “Dunaway Gardens.” Dunaway was a training ground for musicals and live performances that traveled America from 1915 to 1955.

Walt & Roy Disney, Minnie Pearl, Tallulah Bankhead, and many more were frequent guests. Dunaway was an entertainment Mecca. A 1000 seat amphitheater, a 300-seat theater, historic gardens, lodge, cabins, restaurant, and tea farm.

Dunaway Gardens is a magical historic landmark that stands still in time for some but explodes with dreams and possibilities for others.

www.dunawaygardens.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Landscape/Gardening: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person