Landscape Technician
The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI, United States
Landscape Technician
Enjoy the outdoors?? Join The Osthoff Resort's Grounds Crew as a full-time, year-round Landscape Technician! This role plays a key part in ensuring the resort's outdoor spaces create grand first impressions for our guests and continuously reflect our high standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that the resort grounds are presented and maintained at AAA Four Diamond standards
Perform turf maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, irrigating, fertilizing, etc.
Apply pesticides as needed
Maintain and install hardscapes such as walkways, patios, and outdoor guest areas
Assist with seasonal planting projects and annual plant careplanting, watering, fertilizing, mulching, pruning, weeding, etc.
Support snow removal and winter property maintenance
Assist with outdoor holiday decorating
Assist with larger-scale landscape beautification projects
Operate landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, compact loaders, aerial equipment, etc.
Operate company vehicles including pickup truck and utility transport vehicles
Perform preventative maintenance on landscaping equipment
Diagnose and perform repairs to landscaping equipment
Adhere to safety protocols and regulations at all times
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license
Broad knowledge of grounds, turf, and plant care with at least two years landscape experience or related education
Knowledge of plant and weed characteristics, growth habits, and care
Must have Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category 003.0 Turf & Landscape Certification (or must be obtained within first year of employment)
Ability to operate landscaping equipment and vehicles
Knowledge of routine/preventative equipment maintenance
Ability to diagnose and perform repairs to equipment and/or vehicles
Experience in operating and maintaining irrigation systems a plus
Ability to lift 50 + lbs. on a regular basis
Availability to work some weekends/holidays throughout the year and be on-call for snow removal during winter months
Strong customer/guest service skills
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
Willing and able to work outside in various weather conditions
Ability to kneel, bend, twist, reach, stand, climb/work on ladders and aerial lifts, and shovel on a frequent basis
Positive attitude and a willingness to take direction
Why Work at the Osthoff Resort & Spa? Our mission is to deliver the best resort experience to our guests. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive. Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, resort-wide discounts, and more! We offer flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle because we value work-life balance and know that time with family and friends is just as important as a rewarding career. At The Osthoff Resort & Spa, you're not just a part of our team--you're a part of our family. Come grow with us and love where you work!
The Osthoff Resort & Spa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Enjoy the outdoors?? Join The Osthoff Resort's Grounds Crew as a full-time, year-round Landscape Technician! This role plays a key part in ensuring the resort's outdoor spaces create grand first impressions for our guests and continuously reflect our high standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that the resort grounds are presented and maintained at AAA Four Diamond standards
Perform turf maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, irrigating, fertilizing, etc.
Apply pesticides as needed
Maintain and install hardscapes such as walkways, patios, and outdoor guest areas
Assist with seasonal planting projects and annual plant careplanting, watering, fertilizing, mulching, pruning, weeding, etc.
Support snow removal and winter property maintenance
Assist with outdoor holiday decorating
Assist with larger-scale landscape beautification projects
Operate landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, compact loaders, aerial equipment, etc.
Operate company vehicles including pickup truck and utility transport vehicles
Perform preventative maintenance on landscaping equipment
Diagnose and perform repairs to landscaping equipment
Adhere to safety protocols and regulations at all times
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license
Broad knowledge of grounds, turf, and plant care with at least two years landscape experience or related education
Knowledge of plant and weed characteristics, growth habits, and care
Must have Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category 003.0 Turf & Landscape Certification (or must be obtained within first year of employment)
Ability to operate landscaping equipment and vehicles
Knowledge of routine/preventative equipment maintenance
Ability to diagnose and perform repairs to equipment and/or vehicles
Experience in operating and maintaining irrigation systems a plus
Ability to lift 50 + lbs. on a regular basis
Availability to work some weekends/holidays throughout the year and be on-call for snow removal during winter months
Strong customer/guest service skills
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
Willing and able to work outside in various weather conditions
Ability to kneel, bend, twist, reach, stand, climb/work on ladders and aerial lifts, and shovel on a frequent basis
Positive attitude and a willingness to take direction
Why Work at the Osthoff Resort & Spa? Our mission is to deliver the best resort experience to our guests. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive. Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, resort-wide discounts, and more! We offer flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle because we value work-life balance and know that time with family and friends is just as important as a rewarding career. At The Osthoff Resort & Spa, you're not just a part of our team--you're a part of our family. Come grow with us and love where you work!
The Osthoff Resort & Spa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.