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Overview: ¨ Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals to plantings; inspecting plant materials for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage; transplanting, pruning, trimming, and cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers. ¨ Participate in the planning and implementation of ornamental beds and season annual plantings. ¨ Lead improvement programs with respect to enhancement of the grounds. ¨ Coordinate and report needs for irrigation scheduling and repair. ¨ Ensure proper application of pesticides and fertilizers. Keeping detailed records of applications. ¨ Prepare outdoor locations for use by guests as needed by resort operations. ¨ Safely operates light vehicles such as pick-up trucks, tractors, or riding mowers and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers and other groundskeeping equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing. ¨ Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment maintenance equipment is well cared for by performing routine cleaning of tools, equipment and machines. ¨ Assists in preventing accidents resulting from snow- or ice-covered walkways by use of snow removal equipment on trucks and tractors; operating snow blowers, tractors or using shovels to remove snow and spread gravel and salt on surfaces. ¨ Supports safe work habits and foster a positive work environment. ¨ Contributes to the overall success of the resort by performing all other related duties as assigned. Experience/Education Requirements: ¨ Experience preferred but not required. ¨ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. ¨ Ability to communicate effectively with guests, management, vendors/suppliers and associates. ¨ Valid Virginia Driver's License and comply with Company motor vehicle requirements. ¨ Effective communication skills, both oral and written Physical Requirements: ¨ High physical stamina to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lifting 50 pounds, standing/walking for up to eight hours and operating heavy machinery



