TURF SPECIALIST I Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Turf Specialist I position at Biltmore Estate involves grounds and turf maintenance, including equipment operation and snow removal. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and general cleanup tasks. Qualifications include a high school diploma, previous turf maintenance experience, and the ability to work independently. Applicants must also be WPS certified and have a valid driver's license.
Job Description
locations
Biltmore Estate
time type
Part time
posted on
Posted 11 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR101982
Job Description
Job Summary This is an entry-level staff position with responsibilities for grounds and turf maintenance and appearance along with routine equipment operation and maintenance. The Turf Specialist I will work as part of a crew establishing, mowing, maintaining and improving turf areas on the estate. Other grounds duties include but are not limited to snow and ice removal from pathways, roads and parking areas, cleanup of storm debris, general trash and debris cleanup. In addition, staff will assist with special projects and events as required.
Essential Job Duties 1. Mow and trim turf areas using push and small riding mowers. Use of string and blade trimmer, backpack blowers, edger, aerifier, hedge clippers, punning shears, shovels, rakes and other hand tools necessary for task completion.
2. Performs other basic grounds maintenance duties including but not limited to: general cleanup, trash removal, weeding, sawing, hauling and handling brush.
4. Grading soils to ensure proper drainage and turf growth.
5. Complies with all safety procedures related to duties.
6. Assists guests in a positive, courteous manner.
7. Works in an efficient, productive manner.
8. Follows instructions, written or verbal
9. Works efficiently without supervision after proper training.
10. Other duties as required.
Qualifications
1. High school diploma. 2. The ideal candidate will have had prior turf maintenance experience in a public setting. 3. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and occasionally works independently with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated commitment to providing world class guest service (internal and external).
5. Ability to exercise good judgment 7. Ability to safely operate small equipment such as edgers push and ride on,mowers and associated motorized equipment
8. Ability to become WPS certified within 10 days of hire.
9. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 19 years of age.
Physical Requirements 1. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time; must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, reach below and overhead.
2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
3. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding as needed. 4. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather with fluctuations in temperature and conditions.
5. Ability to work safely with and around pesticides and other chemicals.
