Groundskeeper – FT Position Available In Lehigh, Pennsylvania

Groundskeeper

• FT Bear Creek Management
• 3.

6

Macungie, PA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$33.6K

• $39.

5K a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Basic math High school diploma or GED Landscaping Communication skills Entry level Time management Full Job Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal Grounds Team Member for Bear Creek is a guest service focused individual with the ability to help create a positive, memorable experience for our guests. The successful team member will be able to work with their team as well as individually, have good communication skills, be detail oriented and foster the Bear Creek culture by focusing on our guests. This position will be an important member of the Grounds team, ensuring upkeep of the resort, enhancing the beauty of the resort and fulfilling responsibilities throughout to maintain the resort.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

Perform groundskeeping and exterior building maintenance based on assigned work orders Mow lawn areas once a week or as needed using riding mowers, walk behind mowers, or weed whackers. Trim and edge around walkways, flower beds, and walls Landscape beds by planting flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees Edge, prepare, and mulch flower beds on a yearly basis either by hand or with a mulch blower Plant seasonal annual flowers for spring, summer, and fall Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer Maintain and adjust irrigation system to weather forecast Trim shrubs, clean up leaves, and pull weeds as needed Maintain and clean water features throughout the season Pressure wash walkways and walls on an as needed basis Install exterior furniture, umbrellas, heaters, and fire pits depending on the season Install and remove seasonal signs, ski racks, trash cans and parking lot ropes Pick up trash and empty exterior trash receptacles. Remove natural and manmade snow from parking lots and walkways with a plow, skid loader, backhoe, snowblower, ventrac, or shovel Spread salt and ice melt to ensure adequate traction for vehicular traffic and to prevent guests and employees from falling Assist with large events and work with the sales team to ensure wedding ceremony sites are set up and ready for all weddings Help with holiday decorating both inside and outside, hanging wreaths and setting up trees

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL BCMR TEAM MEMBERS

Acknowledge all guests and respond promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day. Ensure unresolved incidents are reported to Manager/Supervisor Familiarity with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately Contribute to the team’s success by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed Maintain knowledge and compliance with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards Work as a team member to ensure our guests have the best possible experience Understand emergency procedures and be able to apply them when necessary Report any incidents, property damage or injuries immediately to Manager/Supervisor Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary Other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor Support Southern Management’s Mission, Vision, and Values Comply with Bear Creek and Southern Management’s policies and procedures

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

1 year demonstrated experience in landscaping preferred High School Diploma or equivalent required Availability during peak operating times, i.e.: weekends, holidays and special events

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Experience operating standard landscape equipment preferred Compute basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations Organized and detail oriented Excellent time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and guest satisfaction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demands data elements provide a systematic way of describing the physical activities that an occupation requires of a worker. The assessment of these elements is focused primarily on the physical demands of the job

• not the physical capacities of the worker.

Physical Demand refers to the level and/or duration of physical exertion generally required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling).

Climbing Ramps/Stairs:

Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and arms may be used for balance (e.g., to hold a railing).

Note:

Stairs involved in commute/getting into building are excluded if work is always performed in one building. Stairs onto a vehicle or a piece of machinery/equipment are included.

Climbing Ladders/Ropes/Scaffolding:

Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, ropes, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms.

Communicating Verbally:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Crawling:

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching:

Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Foot/Leg Controls:

Use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include, but are not limited to, pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.

Gross Manipulation:

Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).

Note:

Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.

Hearing Requirements:

The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms). One-on-one (in person) Group or conference (in person) Other sounds

Kneeling:

Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).

Lifting/Carrying:

Lifting is to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object

• usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder.

Up to 50 pounds.

Peripheral Vision:

Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Pushing/Pulling:

May involve use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides. Pushing

• Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force Pulling
• Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force

Reaching At/Below Shoulder Level:

Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.

Reaching Overhead:

Extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.

Standing/Walking:

Standing is to remain on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot.

Stooping:

Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist

• requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Outdoors:

Job requires work outdoors with workers unprotected and exposed to the elements. This does not include the commute to/from work.

Extreme Cold:

Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that are: 40 degrees or colder if the exposure is 2/3 or more of the workday 32 degrees or colder if the exposure is for less than 2/3 of the workday

Extreme Heat:

Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that exceed: 85 degrees in a humid atmosphere 90 degrees in a dry atmosphere

Wetness:

Any non-weather-related contact with water or other liquids.

Heavy Vibration:

Exposure to a shaking object or surface that causes a strain on the body or extremities. Proximity to

Moving Mechanical Parts:

Operation of or proximity to moving materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects (most commonly moving machinery or equipment) that could cause bodily harm.

Noise Intensity Level:

The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the job:

Loud Req Benefits:

Bear Creek offers loads of discounts and privileges for our team members. Skiing and snowboarding Free rentals

• Free lesson
• Free snow tubing
• Referral Bonus Program Discounted tickets for Bear Creek events and activities Discounts on items from the Hotel gift shop and Slopeside Sports retail store Discounts at the Spa Discounts at our Restaurants
• 1 Employee Benefit Pass to ski and snowboarding at a reduced price Discount programs with outside companies
• Some restrictions apply based on availability and season.

Full-time status team members are eligible for additional benefits that add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improves your life. A choice of Health, Dental and Vision insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances Traditional and

ROTH 401

(k) with Company contribution A generous paid time off program with paid holidays, bereavement, funeral and jury duty Continuing education You can customize your package to include Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate. Benefit eligibility is dependent on team member status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.