Groundskeeper

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa what it is. Since 1766 theyve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia we are a fourseason resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences championship golf spa winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spas associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment comprehensive training and mentoring along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly motivated person with a passion to serve others the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

The Groundskeeper Landscape associate performs semiskilled work in the maintenance care and modification of resort grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electricallypowered and gasolinepowered groundskeeping equipment and machines and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting cultivating and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Groundskeeper also performs snow removal throughout the resort property in the winter.

Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding watering mulching fertilizing and applying chemicals to outside plantings lawns and turf as well as inside flowers and cuttings used in transplanting; inspecting plant materials for insects disease physical and mechanical damage and identifying replacements; transplanting pruning trimming and cultivating trees shrubs ground cover and flowers; and storing and caring for bulbs and cuttings in the winter season.

Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees shrubs ground cover flowers sidewalks and buildings; weeding thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up adjusting repairing and cleaning irrigation systems.

Performs resortwide general maintenance and repairs by installing removing repairing and maintaining landscape lighting signs fences and rock walls; and repairing streets parking lots as applicable.

Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds drains manhole covers etc. for debris; raking sweeping and bagging leaves debris dirt and trash from streets sidewalks parking lots and transporting the trash to designated central collection points on a daily basis.

Reduces the likelihood for the spread of diseases and unsightly appearance of trash containers in public areas by emptying cleaning and disinfecting trash and cigarette receptacles on a regular basis and removing repairing and installing trash and cigarette receptacles on resort property on an as needed basis.

Assists in preventing accidents resulting from snow or ice covered walkways by installing snow removal equipment on trucks and tractors; operating snow blowers tractors or using shovels to remove snow and spread gravel and salt on snow or icecovered surfaces.

Prepares outdoor locations for use by guests as needed by resort operations.

Applies chemicals used in groundskeeping (horticulture turf management and floriculture) properly and safely by wearing prescribed protective clothing masks and/or rubber gloves and boots following either written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use and disposing of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use.

Safely operates light vehicles such as pickup trucks tractors or riding mowers and portable power tools and equipment such as saws grass trimmers snow/leaf blowers sprayers and other groundskeeping equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles gloves or other appropriate protective clothing.

Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities.

Contributes to the overall success of the resort by performing all other related duties as assigned.

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.

Experience: At least two years of experience in groundskeeping is preferred where knowledge of the methods materials and equipment used in planting cultivating and trimming a variety of types of trees shrubs ground cover flowers and grasses has been gained. Knowledge of the use and proper disposal of chemicals used in groundskeeping (horticulture turf management and floriculture) is preferred.

Skills: The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture use and disposal/storage of cleaners solvents chemicals fertilizers and similar products used in groundskeeping is required. Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools equipment and machinery is required.

The ability to identify and eradicate disease or insect damage to plant and turf materials is preferred.

Effort: Requires the ability to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis prolonged walking or standing and frequent bending stooping kneeling and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual electricallypowered and/or gasolinepowered groundskeeping equipment and machines. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet (e.g. for tree trimming).

License: Must have a valid Virginia motor vehicle operators license. Possession of a public pesticide applicators license is preferred.