Lead Groundskeeper
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Location 11177 MICHIGAN AVE E, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49014-8904, United States
Base Pay $17.88 / Hour
Job Category Facilities & Grounds
Employee Type Full Time
Required Degree High school
Minimum Experience 1 Year
Contact information
Name Koty Kirincic
Phone (269) 660 - 5740 x. 3
Email hrrecruiting@firekc.com
Description
Step into a workplace that's as exciting as it is rewarding!
FireKeepers Casino Hotel delivers a high-energy environment with vibrant entertainment, a strong team culture, and real opportunities to grow. Recognized as one of Michigan's Top Employers by Forbes, GlassDoor, and Michigan Works, we're proud to invest in our Team Members every step of the way.
Why join us?
Grow your career with development programs and opportunities to advance from within.
Comprehensive medical benefits, including exclusive access to the NOMI network, providing a "no copay" advantage.
Give back through Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Generous PTO plan to recharge and reset.
Incentive programs that recognize your contributions.
Low-cost Team Member dining, provided by our award-winning culinary team.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Grave Shift
PAY: Starting at $17.88 per hour, with opportunities for annual increases. Shift premium of $1 per hour while working between the hours of 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.
REPORTS TO:
Exterior Maintenance Manager
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Responsible for providing guidance and training to the Grounds Team Members, ensuring approved Company policies, procedures and standards are adhered to in order to maintain the highest level of service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following is a list of the main duties and responsibilities. However, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management. All duties must be performed in accordance with Tribal, Federal, and other applicable requirements, organizational specific policies, procedures and practices.
Assists the Exterior Maintenance Manager in assigning Grounds Team Members duties in accordance with department standards to include but not limited to staffing needs during winter snow removal.
Trains Team Members in proper use of equipment.
Continuously monitors Grounds operation to ensure employees are in assigned areas.
Responsible for Team Members complying with established safety precautions when using grounds equipment.
Performs duties within the scope of all applicable OSHA and company safety standards.
Reports any hazardous conditions to the Exterior Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager.
Assist in performing grounds duties as required.
Operates company equipment for the purposes of snow removal, including shoveling, salting, for sidewalk and egress maintenance to ensure all walkways, roads, parking lots and other areas stay clear of snow and ice.
Maintains all trash receptacle areas, ensuring all trash is secure and not strewn around the area, as well as the cleaning of the receptacle site, other walkways, entrances, and parking surfaces.
Maintains certification as required for operation of all company equipment and vehicles.
Maintains lawn areas, including mowing, weed eating and edging.
Operates all equipment and uses chemicals in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and in a safe manner.
Ensures all plant beds are free of weeds, dead flowers, etc.
Maintains appropriate fertilizer and water levels on grass, shrubs, plants, etc.
Maintains all lawn equipment; ensures cleanliness and working conditions.
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
Communicate with other departments to ensure proper scheduling of work, address issues or concerns from other departments or pass them along to the Exterior Maintenance Manager.
Assist the Exterior Maintenance Manager with performance evaluations for the team members on their assigned shift by providing important feedback.
Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record as outlined in the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Attendance Policy.
Outstanding example of and a credit to FireKeepers Casino Hotel.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An applicant's education, training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. FireKeepers reserves the right to verify the sufficiency of a candidate's education, training and competencies through the interview process, testing and methods.
The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education, experience, and skills and/or abilities required to enable one to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities:
Proficiency in both written and verbal English communication is required.
High School diploma or GED. One (1) year previous experience with grounds care including snow removal or related experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under FireKeepers Casino Hotel insurance. Must be at least 18 years of age.
GENERAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three (3) years' experience with grounds care including snow removal or related experience.
Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment in a safe manner to perform a variety of tasks. Have a very clear understanding of the tools and equipment to allow for proper training of new team members.
Ability to assess situations and make decisions on the fly that may need addressed in the absence of the Exterior Maintenance Manager.
Ability to perform work in sometimes crowded or high traffic areas. Safely operating tools and equipment around guests and guest vehicles.
Previous experience with snow removal in a commercial environment is key. This position will be responsible for monitoring site conditions throughout their shift and implementing proper action as seen fit.
Ability to interact with team members and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
Ability to perform all tasks in compliance with OSHA and company specific safety requirements.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, a Team Member is regularly required to talk or to hear. The Team Member is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. A Team Member is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is performed throughout all areas of the facility where the noise level varies from quiet to loud depending upon business. Work outdoors may be required in extreme weather conditions including extreme cold, rain and heat.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preferences to NHBP Tribal citizens, parents or spouses of NHBP citizens and other Native Americans. For purposes of this preference, NHBP law defines "Native American" as: (a) an enrolled member of any other federally-recognized Indian tribes; (b) an enrolled member of a Canadian Indian tribe or First Nation; or (c) an enrolled member of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians or the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel reserves the right to make changes to the above job description as necessary.
Additional Information
Available Shift: Grave
