Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Supervisory Position: No
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Uses Time & Attendance: Yes
Uses Time & Attendance: Yes
Location: Raton, New Mexico
Division: Vermejo Park Ranch
Home Department: 706
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Seasonal / Non-Benefits Eligible
Housing Provided: No
TURNER RANCHES SUMMARY
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is the second largest individual landholder in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner Ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting, and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner Ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land.
LOCATION SUMMARY
Vermejo Park Ranch, located in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, spans over 550,000 acres, making it the largest Ted Turner Reserves vacation property. With its unique location in the southern Rocky Mountains, Vermejo is home to abundant wildlife populations such as elk, deer, pronghorn antelope, bison, black bears, mountain lions, and more. Through extraordinary guest service and our expert adventure guides, Vermejo provides guests of all ages unparalleled opportunities for outdoor exploration with activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and wildlife viewing for a truly unforgettable getaway.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Groundskeeper, under the direction of the Grounds Specialist, will primarily be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the landscaped grounds around the Vermejo headquarters and Costilla Lodge areas. The objective is to preserve the historical theme and elegant design of the nine acres of lawn, gardens and facilities while creating and maintaining a beautiful and manicured appearance to maximize the experiences of our valued guests.
As a Groundskeeper, the key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform early morning inspection of the landscaped grounds and guest housing areas daily.
- Clean, repair and address items found that need attention and / or correction.
- Mow, trim, rake, and prune lawns and flower beds; handle application of fertilizer to lawn and flower beds.
- Handle general maintenance lawncare that includes blowing, sweeping and cleanup after mowing and trimming operations.
- Operate UTV, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment.
- Participate in Ranch safety programs.
- Perform routine and frequent preventative maintenance and care of all associated equipment and maintain organization of the groundskeeping shop and areas of responsibilities.
- Handle and operate hand and power tools and shop equipment.
- Understand and assist with irrigation and sprinkler system adjustment, repair, and operations.
- Assist with maintenance projects as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; works well alone.
- Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Confidentiality – Occasional contact with owner and guests.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
No education requirements or experience is necessary for this position.
No education requirements or experience is necessary for this position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The employee must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The employee must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
The employee must be able to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. The employee must be able to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
The employee must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
If position requires operation of a vehicle, employee must possess a valid Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. The employee’s driving record must meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company's insurance carrier.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- The employ must adhere to Company and Ranch policies and procedures, which are included in the Company’s Employee Handbook.
- The employee must present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire, pursuant to federal law.
- The candidate may be subject to undergo pre-employment drug test, (after offer is given but before applicant has commenced work). Random drug tests are given throughout the year.
- The employee must have a personal vehicle to travel from Ranch location to local town for personal needs.
- The Company operates as a drug free/smoke free workplace. Smoking is not allowed on the Ranch property, to include but is not limited to; Ranch housing, Ranch vehicles, Ranch offices or on Ranch machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, dig with various tools, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must be able to ride mowers. The employee may be required to climb ladders. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. The employee must be able to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing 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 job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be alert and aware of dangers that are present while working on a ranch and its surroundings.
In accordance with applicable law, the Company will reasonably accommodate any disabled individual who requests an accommodation that will allow him/her to perform the essential job duties or functions of his/her position. Accommodation inquires must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.”
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information, and to apply online, visit www.tedturner.com.
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