Grounds & Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)

Reports to: Facilities and Grounds Manager

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Grounds Technician assists with routine lawn and property maintenance and the removal of Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant, from the lake. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and attractive grounds.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position; must be available to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays and have a flexible schedule.

Essential Job Functions: *including but not limited to*

• Mow, edge, trim, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Operate and perform basic care of lawn and grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Remove leaves, branches, debris, and other materials from lawns and common areas.
• Assist with planting, weeding, mulching, and general landscaping as needed.
• Assist with identifying, removing, and disposing of Hydrilla and other invasive aquatic vegetation from designated lake areas.
• Use hand tools, aquatic-vegetation removal equipment, and other equipment as directed and trained.
• Help keep lake shorelines, paths, and surrounding grounds clean and well maintained.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around water, equipment, and chemicals.
• Report maintenance concerns, unsafe conditions, equipment problems, or significant aquatic-vegetation growth to the supervisor.
• Perform other grounds and maintenance duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 1 plus year of experience/knowledge preferred; bilingual English/Spanish desirable. Experience using small personal tools and power tools, able to drive a golf cart.

Physical Demands:

This position requires standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, lifting, holding/carrying, twisting/turning, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or more regularly. Also requires the ability to climb a 15-foot extension ladder and work while scaffolding; able to perform the necessary job functions in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time (indoor/outdoor).

Work Environment:

Tasks are performed with exposure to diverse environmental and safety conditions. The position will require the use of equipment that will present noise levels and safety concerns in the workplace which may be excessive and will require, from time to time, the use of ear plugs and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work expected to be performed for this role at Westwood Country Club. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. All job requirements are subject to possible modifications and will be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of other employees. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties when requested by their supervisor. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.