Responsibilities
- Provide regular maintenance and upkeep of various landscapes and gardens.
- Cultivate, plant, transplant, water, stake, prune, dead-head, weed, rake, edge, mulch, harvest and attend to landscapes, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs, pathways, and annual/perennial plants.
- Haul garden debris, clear brush, and remove litter.
- Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, forks, hoes, wheelbarrows, sprayers, hoses, and other garden tools to prepare and maintain garden beds.
- Inspect and take corrective action for plant diseases, pests, and wildlife damage.
- Work with staff to maintain the integrity of assigned landscape areas.
- Inspect, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
- Learn and maintain a basic level of horticultural and plant knowledge.
- Inspect the work of others for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
- Communicate in a clear and congenial manner with guests, visitors, and employees.
- Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans.
- Work outdoors and expose self to natural elements including rain, heat, wind, weather extremes, pollen, and insects.
- Wear Proper Protective Equipment when performing tasks.
- Ensure safety of guests, employees, and self.
- Operate vehicles safely in compliance with traffic rules.
- Monitor and evaluate work-related conditions to determine compliance with operating and safety regulations.
- Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to security.
- Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision on routine tasks.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies.
- Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods.
- Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.
- Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Previous landscaping or gardening experience preferred.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to 36 inches with/without assistance.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to overhead.
- Ability to carry up to 100 feet with or without assistance.
- Ability to walk up to 7 miles per day.
- Ability to see close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
- Ability to hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
Skills
- Horticultural knowledge
- Plant knowledge
- Tool operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem analysis
- Action plan development
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
Work Type
- Outdoors
