Groundskeeper Supervisor - Year Round

Overview

Join Our Engineering & Maintenance team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Why the Maintenance Department?
We are a welcoming team who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy providing memorable experiences for our guests in hospitality and on the train. We are vast department that wear many hats such as HVAC, building maintenance, Electrical, mechanical and more! If you enjoy working with your hands and belonging with a team who shares these passions, join the Maintenance Department!


Job Summary:

The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the Grand Canyon Railway property grounds, irrigation systems, snow removal and landscaping.


The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Wage: $21.20

Benefits and Perks:

• No employee housing available
• Generous benefit program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities.
• Free gym and pool access.
• Free train tickets.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra's Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
• Ensure that staff completes and adheres to all prescribed Company, statutory, regulatory, and departmental policies, procedures and trainings regarding worker safety, risk management, environmental policies, HAZMAT, HAZCOM, confined space, lockout/tagout and vehicle operation.
• Ensure irrigation schedules are properly developed and followed to prevent plant loss while implementing an effective weed control program.
• Operate an effective 24/7 snow control program that maintains safety throughout the property as weather demands, including but not limited to plowing, shoveling, and de-icing.
• Monitor weather forecasts to coordinate "on-call" shifts and emergency response teams in preparation for inclement weather.
• Maintain and demonstrate high levels of customer service and leadership for all staff and guest.
• Works with Facility Maintenance leadership to address guest feedback, employee concerns, maintenance issues.
• Support Facility Maintenance Manager in documentation regarding employee performance and accident or injury reports as needed.
• Conduct daily kickoff and wrap-up meeting with the grounds crew and coordinate with other facilities supervisors as needed.
• Provide technical training for staff, reviewing and offering additional support as needed.
• Maintain and operate all hand and power tools including lawn mowers, edger, trimmers and snow removal equipment etc.
• Maintain and care for vegetation including disease identification, fertilization, weeding, trimming, pruning, transplanting and planting.
• Maintain fire defensive perimeter around assigned buildings.
• Trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned power tools and mowers.
• Assist Facility Maintenance Manager with time off request and scheduling updates as needed.
• Ensure that all personal protective gear is worn when performing job functions that require it.
• Assist in the development and implementation of in-house landscaping projects, including feasibility, cost and priority.
• Support all property events and personal as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License, and be able to comply with the Xanterra/GCR Company Vehicle Policy.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite, (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Minimum four years related experience in grounds maintenance.
• Minimum of one year's experience in a leadership role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the hospitality industry as it relates to grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of current National Uniform Building Codes that pertain to irrigation and water supply systems.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping, ascending and descending ladder.
• Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.
• Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Constant carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 10lbs.
• Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 25lbs.
• Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
• Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.