Groundskeeper I - Full-Time

Management reserves the right to change the essential duties of this position description from time to time as necessary.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of all outside facility grounds. This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of guest s records, and promotes positive guest and team member relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding guest service to fellow team members, guests, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential function of the Groundskeeper I includes but not limited to: Upkeep all grounds. Including the flowerbeds, surrounding areas, and lawns. May include fertilizing, weeding, mowing planting, laying beauty bark and tree trimming. Maintains all lawns. In winter, responsible for keeping all walkways and entrances clear of ice/snow for safety. Empties outside garbage cans. Keep parking areas, sidewalks, adjacent roadsides, valet area and flowerbeds free of debris and trash. Keeps exterior building surfaces and walkways visually pleasing. Feed, prune and otherwise promote healthy growth of desired plants among the Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel properties and immediate grounds. Maintain a professional appearance of services area behind kitchen, bar, generator, etc. Assists as needed with events. Is courteous, friendly, and helpful with customers and Team Members. Works safety and efficiently, utilizing safe equipment, techniques, and products. Is current on facility Disaster Plan and acts accordingly. May assist other maintenance as requested. Hauling slop cans and baling cardboard. Ability to become lift and fork truck certified within 90 days of employment. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience in grounds-keeping is helpful but not required. General gardening knowledge is preferred. Must be a minimum of 18 years old and have the ability to obtain and retain a Washington State Class II Gaming License; successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen; and have and maintain a driving record that at least meets the minimum requirements established by Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel vehicle insurance provider.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 75+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.

ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member may encounter while performing the essential functions of the position. Primarily outdoors and may be exposed to all types of weather to include but not limited to summer heat, winter cold, humidity, rain, snow, wind, and any other weather conditions experienced at the property. Will be exposed to normal conditions related to the position i.e., low light levels, noise from equipment, dust, pollen, odors, wildlife etc. May work indoors and may be exposed to heavy smoke and fluctuations in temperature while in and around the Casino and/or Hotel. May also, from time-to-time be exposed to noise from slot machines, customers, music and public announcement system, as is common in a Casino and/or Hotel environment. Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel operates in a 24/7 environment.