Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Incorporated in 1985, Fountainhead Development, Inc., (FDI), specializes in property management and is the largest privately owned hotelier in Alaska. FDI owns and operates Sophie Station Suites, Wedgewood Resort and the Bear Lodge. Each of these properties offers guest accommodations, fine dining establishments and a variety of guest services. Our commercial properties include holdings in excess of 540,000 square feet of rental space, which we manage, lease and maintain. This diversified corporation is also involved in the construction industry with a year round operation developing commercial properties.Fountainhead Development, Inc. owns and operates the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, a collection that features over 84 American made antique automobiles and showcases the interesting heritage of the automobile during Alaska's post-Gold Rush era. Several autos are the only models of their marques known to remain.In addition, FDI has a Wildlife Sanctuary at Wedgewood, which is a peaceful, 75-acre reserve that is home to an impressive variety of interior Alaska's wildlife. The sanctuary, a model wetlands restoration project, offers nature trails and observation decks.Our goal at Fountainhead Development, Inc. is to ensure that guests and staff alike enjoy a positive and professional environment with teamwork as the foundation. If you aspire to quality and excellence in service, we look forward to the opportunity to review your application.DescriptionPosition Summary: Performs duties required to maintain the grounds at all properties.Duties:Prepare, plant and maintain flowerbeds

Water lawns, shrubs, hanging baskets and flowerbeds

Rake and bag leaves

Use power push and riding lawn mowers to maintain lawns

Trim and edge walkways, flowerbeds and walls using clippers, weed cutters and edging tools

Pick up and dispose of litter

Sweep walkways

Work effectively with all members of the crew

Answer inquiries about flowers and plants, as well as hotel services and directions

Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education, Knowledge and Skills:Valid Alaska Driver's License may be required for some positions

Driving record sufficient to meet company insurance standards may be required for some positions

Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in general grounds care

Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, not interrupting, and asking questions as appropriate

Able to lift 60 lbs.

Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and moving the whole body, to include, but not limited to, standing, sitting, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and climbing and descending stairs and ladders; to operate landscaping equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to verbally communicate to exchange information; to see and hear within a reasonable range for an outdoor environment with or without correction.

Work Values:Attention to detail - being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks

Integrity - being honest and ethical

Dependability - being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations

Cooperation - being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude

Coordination - adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

LOCATION: Wedgewood ResortFULL-TIME/PART-TIME: SeasonalEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-ExemptWAGE: $13.00 per hour to startSHIFT: DaysHOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. May include weekends and overtime.UNIFORM: Employer provided shirt and work gloves Pants appropriate and safe for the job Full closed-toe and closed-heel, slip resistant shoes appropriate and safe for the jobAGE: 16+, 21+ if drivingD&A STATEMENT: Fountainhead Development, Inc. is a drug and alcohol free workplace.EOE STATEMENT: Fountainhead Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.UNIFORM-NOT USED: None SpecifiedApply HerePI144030820