Groundskeeper

Job Description
Summary:
The Groundskeeper works in a team format to maintain clean, attractive, groomed, and safe grounds throughout Twin Farms property. Groundskeeper also work closely with a variety of departments in attending to guest needs- including shuttling guests to/fro transportation or activity points, moving luggage, and physically arranging accommodations according to guest specifications.
Essential Functions:
Safely operate lightequipment/machinery and basic hand tools including- trimmers,power brooms, spreaders, leafblowers, mowers, chainsaws, skid steers, tractors, and snow machines.
Clear and manage snow and ice through operation of sander/spreader, snowplow, and snow blower and use of broom and hand shovel.
Assist in maintenance and care of lawns through use of rotarymowers and trimmers/edgers. Keep the borders, thoroughfares, and footpaths neat, clear, and free from debris and hazards at all times.
Assist in numerous gardening duties with minimum supervision, including:
soil cultivation, digging, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting.
Assist in maintaining safe and clear hiking, downhill, and x- country trails along with picnic sites.
Police grounds, accommodations, and vehicles for presentation/cleanliness, safety, and security.
Assist trucks with loading/unloading/distribution of various materials.
Assist in ensuring that allgrounds vehicles, equipment,supplies, machinery, and buildings are secure at end of shift.
Pick up and distribute morning newspapers.
Collect departments’ garbage and recycling and stow in appropriate receptacles for hauling.
Sort, stack, and distribute firewood and kindling.
Restock firewood and kindling- particularly in common area fireplace;
set fireplaces;
assist grounds crew with firewood sorting, stacking and distributing.
Collect and clear fireplace ash from all ash buckets.
Assist in keeping work areas, storage shop, and yard areas clean and organized.
Assist with detailing of guest vehicles (and Twin Farms’ vehicles) as needed.
Maintain a pro-active hazard awareness;
report any identified hazards to supervisor and team.
Ensure proper use of PPE (personal protection equipment) per job requirement and observe appropriate care, maintenance, and storage of PPE.
Assist with maintaining equipment in proper working order and perform routine maintenance check of equipment including- observing damage, oil&
fuel level, etc.
Drive locally to source and/or pick-up materials supplies.
Conduct water/wastewater checks in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor- checking pumps, ensuring hot tubs are full and operating properly.
Water interior and greenhouse plants throughout Twin Farms property.
Assist other departments as needed and perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.