JOB DESCRIPTION:

Landscapers are responsible for planting and maintaining all lawns, flower beds, walks, walls, gardens, trees, ponds, and irrigation systems on the hotel property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage
Gather and remove litter
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans
Advise customers on plant selection and care
Build forms, and mix and pour cement to form garden borders
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, and/or playground equipment
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields
Mark design boundaries, and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events
Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, etc
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be at least 18 years old
Prefer minimum of six months experience working in related field (hospitality preferred)
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (i.e. drug test, background check, etc)
Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and speak English (multi-lingual a plus)Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructionsAbility to learn simple procedures and techniquesAbility to deal with stressful conflicts involving groups of people, individuals, and co-workersAbility to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guestsAbility to attend educational courses to enhance knowledgeFollow all company policies and proceduresEnsure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professionalThank guests with genuine appreciationSpeak with others using clear and professional languageDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with othersAbility to work indoors and outdoors, including intense or inclement weather conditionsAbility to perform routine work or the same task repeatedlyAbilities (<8 hours per day) reach, bend, twist, pull, push, grasp, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, running, sitting, climbing, reaching overhead and bendingAbility to frequently (<5 hours per day) lift up to 60 pounds of weight to chest height

SERVPRO of Saginaw / Bay City

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