Groundskeeping Manager

Looking for a hardworking, diligent, and detailed-oriented worker with experience in landscaping and irrigation. They must be organized and able to meet crucial deadlines. They must work closely with Supervisor and entire staff to:

* Maintain all turf areas around the property by spin trimming, mowing, spraying for weeds, and irrigating (dethatch and aerate lawns when required)
* Maintain all flower beds and planters by watering and turning over pots when they become dead or witheredoMust remove/refresh mulch at season start up
* Order flowers annually and throughout the season as needed
* Maintain pathways by edging, cleaning up broken stone pieces and sweeping gravel
* Spray insect fog at designated areas to cut down on mosquito activity
* Maintain all landscape equipmentoBlade replacement/sharpeningoBasic servicing (oil change, cleaning of spark plugs/filters, & winterizing equipment)oOrganizing the storage of equipment
* Oversee the acquisition, splitting, storage and distribution of firewood
* Monitor all irrigation systems across ranch on a weekly basis
* Troubleshoot and repair issues with irrigation
* Shut down the entire irrigation system at end of the season
* Start up the irrigation system at the beginning of season
* Wrap and unwrap the trees in protective cages at the beginning and end of season
* Maintain ponds in core guest areas
* Maintain and revamp existing landscaping, as needed
* Snow removal across the property during the winter season
* Experience in maintenance, mechanics, machine operation or fleet is preferred
* Maintain a good working relationship and communication with Grounds Supervisor and crew
* Manage, assist and delegate tasks to the grounds crew on a daily basis
* Perform routine rounds across the property to ensure a high quality of upkeep
* Pay invoices in a timely manner and schedule staff accordingly

SKILLS

* Communication skills
* Able to work with little to no supervision
* Must be able to lift 50lbs or more constantly
* Must be able to stand for long periods of time

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* Irrigation, maintenance, mechanics, machine operation or fleet is preferred, but not required