Landscaper

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:

To maintain highest possible quality of appearance and condition of resort lawns and gardens.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• To satisfactorily perform routine Landscaping functions as directed, including mowing, grading, pruning, trimming, thinning, watering, fertilizing, spraying, tying and staking, seeding, planting, and transplanting.

• To transport to work areas loads of asphalt, concrete mix, gravel, and similar materials.

• To receive, load, unload, and store gardening materials weighing up to 80 lbs.

• To assist, as directed, in performing minor cement, electrical, and plumbing work.

• To maintain, as directed, the cleanliness and operating condition of gardening equipment.

• To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely and professional manner.

• To follow all policies and procedures of La Casa del Zorro.

• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.

• To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.

• To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others, including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and the proper use and handling of all relevant equipment.

• To handle, store, and label all hazardous substances according to state and federal regulations.

• To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.

• To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION LEVEL: Able to speak, read, and write English, and to follow simple verbal instructions. Experienced in operation and care of relevant gardening equipment. Hotel experience preferred.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES: Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Courteous, friendly manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Ability to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works outdoors throughout shift, in all weather conditions. Exposed to hazardous substances and fumes. Works on all surfaces, including concrete, soil, and grass. Exposed to noise of power-driven machinery. Conducts work on greens while games are in session, and could be vulnerable to players' balls. Extensive property.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands/walks approximately 90% of shift. Sits/drives approximately 10% of shift. May be required to work at extreme heights. Routinely required to handle and move objects weighing up to 80 lbs. over short distances. Stoops, bends, reaches, and lifts to perform routine job tasks. Flexibility and good reflexes required to operate power-driven machinery. Must be able to withstand prolonged exposure to sun.

NON-EXEMPT POSITION: Non-exempt employees are subject to the wage and hour laws and entitled to overtime pay. All overtime work by a non-exempt employee must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor, the General Manager, or other designated manager at the property. Non-exempt employees who work overtime without prior approval are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: La Casa del Zorro is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Any requests for a reasonable accommodation must be directed to: HR or Manager

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: The relationship between La Casa del Zorro and the employee is for an unspecified term and is considered “at will.” This means that the terms and conditions of employment may be changed, with or without cause and with or without notice, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer,
compensation, benefits, duties and location of work. No one other than the President of the Company has the authority to make any verbal or written agreement contrary to this provision and any such agreement must be put in writing and signed by the President before it is effective.