Groundskeeper II

Groundskeeper Position at Little Creek Casino Resort

Little Creek Casino Resort Team Members display their best performance with professional and energetic behavior to promote us as the friendliest casino to our distinguished guests and the best place to work with quality jobs in the region to our team members.

Works independently to perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties, working safely with gas- and diesel-powered equipment including mowers, tractors, chainsaws etc., and attending to plants, trees and lawns on assigned campuses. Performs daily routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment, fencing and grounds features as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches or twigs.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicide and insecticides.
• Rakes leaves.
• Cleans grounds, removes litter and empties trash cans.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls and walks.
• Paints fences and out buildings.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Must maintain a current driver's license.
• Operates numerous hand tools including but not limited to; shovels, rakes, hoes, pruner, post whole digger and others as required.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader and snow removal equipment.

Additional Duties:

• Ensures complete guest satisfaction AND treats guests in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Ensures that Quality Standards and Service are maintained for Property, Product, and People.

Essential Behavioral Expectations:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accountable to team members and the organization, for example, attends all meetings and trainings.
• Display sensitivity to Native American Culture and actively seek to learn more about the Squaxin Island Tribe.
• Operate within the parameters of the Little Creek Casino Resort Human Resources' policies, departmental policies, and all other applicable regulations.
• Practice, support, and maintain the mission, vision, and values of Little Creek Casino Resort (LCCR).
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned to support the success of LCCR.
• Learn and implement LCCR's "7 Waterways" of best guest practices.
• Build upon and diligently practice personal emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence in your explicit behaviors in your interpersonal work relationships with all team members, managers and supervisors, and our guests.
• Uphold LCCR values of focusing on engagement, strengths, and emotional intelligence.

Personal Competencies:

We foster a team-oriented environment at LCCR and depend on the Groundskeeper to represent our enterprise in a courteous and professional manner with special attention to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, aesthetics, and safety for our outdoor spaces.

Attention to Detail: The Groundskeeper should demonstrate a keen eye for detail to ensure that all landscape maintenance tasks, such as pruning, fertilizing, and watering, are performed accurately and effectively. Paying attention to small details contributes to the overall appearance and safety of the casino grounds.

Time Management: Effective time management is crucial for the Groundskeeper to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines for routine maintenance and repairs. Properly allocating time for different responsibilities allows them to maintain a well-organized and attractive outdoor environment for guests.

Adaptability: As the grounds maintenance requirements can vary with seasons, weather conditions, and events, the Groundskeeper should be adaptable to handle changing work demands. Being flexible in approach and open to learning new techniques ensures the grounds remain in excellent condition year-round.

Team Collaboration: While the Groundskeeper may work independently at times, they are also likely to collaborate with other Engineering staff or team members. Strong teamwork skills enable effective communication, mutual support, and a harmonious work environment, leading to successful maintenance efforts.

Safety Consciousness: Working with various equipment and machinery requires the Groundskeeper to prioritize safety at all times. Adhering to safety guidelines, operating tools correctly, and recognizing potential hazards ensures a safe workplace for themselves, colleagues, and casino guests.