Custodial Grounds Keeper

SUMMARY:

Groundskeeper is part of the Maintenance Department for Wilderness at the Smokies. The job of a Groundskeeper is to maintain all aspects of the outdoors grounds area on property in a professional matter. Wilderness at the Smokies properties include but are not limited to River Lodge, Stone Hill Lodge, Villas, Offsite Laundry, Employee Housing and Soaky Mountain Waterpark.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Ensure all trash is picked up and disposed correctly Remove all trash from all areas of Wilderness & Soaky Mountain properties Ensure parking lot is clear of debris and liter Ensure all cob webs are cleared daily from guest view All other duties assigned by department management EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Level 1 No prior experience or training

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Level 1 Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Level 1 Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Level 1 Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Tennessee Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment Ability to be covered by and maintain company insurance

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to act independently with little supervision Good attendance and punctual Exhibits professionalism Exhibits good grooming habits Wears the proper uniform Works efficiently Follows all resort and departmental policies and standard operating procedures Conducts themselves in a professional manner with a positive attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and/or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk and/or hear Occasionally climb and/or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl

Lifting Activities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Regularly lift up to 25 pounds Frequently lift up to 50 pounds with assistance Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance

Vision Requirements:

Close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic and/or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock

Noise Levels:

Moderate