Groundskeeper

Starting Rate: $14.00an hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
2. Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
3. Empties trash and recycling containers.
4. Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
5. Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
6. Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
7. Cuts and removes trees as needed.
8. Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
9. Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
10. Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
11. Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB PREREQUISITES:

• Ability to operate power tools
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping
• Ability to follow instructions and complete instructions
• High capacity for learning
• Excellent time management skills

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Be able to obtain/maintain Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma gaming license. Must have valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling. Must be physically able to operate power equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: We maintain an alcohol/drug-free workplace. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and perform in casino operations containing smoke and second hand smoke with high noise level and bright lights. Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Above-average oral communication skill; able to work in a fast-paced environment; problem-solving ability; able to operate a computer, radio and phone.