Groundskeeper

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., and work as a Landscape Technician under the Landscape Operations Manager. This role is based at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club property located on the California coast. Job Summary Assists Landscape Operations Manager in directing the activities of employees engaged in landscape and sanitation duties. Coordinates and directs special projects pertaining to landscaping/sanitation with direct responsibility for supervising employees, monitoring preventative maintenance programs, and inventorying parts and supplies. Maintains Grounds, Hardscape, Beach, and Tennis Courts. Hourly Rate $23.00 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensures neatness and cleanliness of landscaping, engineering shop and all engineering storage areas of responsibility. Supervises/Directs Landscape personnel. Consults and, if necessary, assists on work assigned to Grounds. Ensures quality control and work standards are maintained and regularly updated to meet changing department and property needs. Monitors and implements preventative maintenance programs by maintaining accurate logs and records and effectively planning and scheduling preventative maintenance programs that pertain to grounds & vehicles. Maintains inventories of repair parts and consumable supplies to minimize downtime and maximize cash flow as approved by engineering management. Physically inspects assigned daily. Makes recommendations for corrections. Inspects jobs for quality and compliance to specifications. Ensures that safety program is followed, and that crews are working safely. Responds to customer requests in a cooperative, positive and responsive manner. Maintains consistent quality standards set by company. Understanding quality concept as it relates to employees, customers and work output. Makes minor repairs and ensures equipment is maintained through preventative maintenance program. Cuts lawns. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs. Cleans grounds and removes litter. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Waters lawn and shrubs. Operates all power equipment correctly and can train others in correct and safe operation of landscape power equipment. Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. Installs, repairs and maintains irrigation system. Maintains tennis courts, makes minor repairs and ensures tennis courts are in top condition at all times. Maintains and repairs turf on 3 par golf course by mowing at proper heights and seeding top dressing and ensuring fertilization is completed on regular schedule. Responsible for consistent irrigation of all landscape areas. Other duties may be assigned. Accident Prevention and Safety Analyzes tasks for potential dangers and promptly corrects hazards or informs supervisor and/or safety committee representative. Follows safety rules and regulations at all times. Outcome The overall maintenance of the Grounds/Tennis Courts and Beach influences guest and co-employee impression of the total organization. Clean, well-maintained facilities and equipment will contribute to guest comfort and satisfaction. Supervisory Responsibilities Assists in the supervision of employees in the Grounds Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Benefits Free daily meal and salad bar Medical, Dental, Vision coverage 401K (based on employment status) with possible matching Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time Dining discounts for employees and up to 6 guests at Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and Club Dining Property retail shop and hotel discounts $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Equal Employment Opportunity LJBTC INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr