Resort Grounds Attendant

Purpose

The Resort Grounds Attendant ensures that our Resort and Campground remain fully operational and up to our guests standards. This position is responsible for rectifying all maintenance issues that come in, as well as landscaping, mowing, and cleaning of the property. This is a seasonal position that lasts through the middle of October.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Open/Close, clean and maintain the resort pools
• Clean fire pits and move picnic tables as needed
• Pick up Trash at all trash kiosks, campsites, motel and store
• Sort and take care of recycling
• Make sure all rental camper black water tanks get emptied and grills get cleaned
• Water and dead head all hanging flower baskets, whiskey barrels, and window boxes
• Push mow and weed whack campsites and common areas throughout the park
• Help housekeeping and store staff as needed with minor repairs
• Help with site and surface damage after major storms or events
• Deliver wood to campsites as requested by office
• Help supervisor with various other tasks
• Communicate with coworkers, management, owners
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Wear the proper PPE
• Keeping a clean and sanitary work area
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in, landscaping, and general grounds is preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must possess a courteous and friendly rapport with guests and co-workers.
• Have interpersonal/communication skills orally and in written language.

Extent of Public Contact

The Resort Grounds Attendant will greet guests, graciously providing them assistance, and answer their questions in order that they might better enjoy their stay.

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent reaching, stretching, stooping and climbing up and down stairs. Much of the workday consists of standing and walking. Often this person will be required to lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasionally may be required to lift up to 60 pounds.

Working Conditions and Environment

Daytime position which may include nights, weekends and/or holidays. Position is mostly outdoors.

Attendants may work in any of the following extreme weather situations:

• Summer – Hot and Humid Conditions:
  • Attendants may work in hot and sunny weather, often with high humidity, especially in summer months
• Rain and Stormy Weather
  • Attendants may have to work in light rain or deal with temporary bursts of inclement weather like thunderstorms or heavy rain.
• Windy Conditions
  • In areas with frequent winds, Attendants may need to monitor weather conditions to ensure safety of guests and employees

Job Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be able to exhibit all physical demands listed in this job description at any given time during shift
• Mechanical work history is preferred
• Must be flexible throughout season, with weekend availability
• Must be able to work independently, with little daily supervision