Groundskeeper

Reports directly to the Lead Public Area Attendant. The Groundkeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and beautification of the casino grounds in a friendly and professional manner and in accordance with our company values and mission statement. Good, Better, Best!

Monday - Friday Shift. Must be able to work in outdoor conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• This position provides property and grounds cleaning, various custodial/janitorial duties
• Perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
• Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes
• Gather and remove litter
• May require the use of sweeping machines and landscaping equipment
• Maintain equipment used in tasks
• Maintain pool area, rearrange and clean pool furniture
• Report acts of vandalism or destruction of property
• Maintain grounds in an attractive, comfortable condition
• Power washing
• Assist with maintenance duties
• Wash exterior siding and garage panels, sweep entrances and staircases
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have strong observation and attention-to-detail skills
• Knowledge in the proper use of cleaning chemicals, tools and equipment
• Possess the ability to operate and maintain cleaning tools and equipment
• Possess the ability to climb and work from a ladder
• Moderate verbal communication skills
• Be self-motivated and have stamina
• Be adaptable, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response
• Must possess the ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Must possess the ability to comprehend and follow verbal directions
• Possess the ability to learn and complete tasks unique to a casino gaming environment
• Must possess the ability to operate all tools and equipment utilized by the Maintenance Department

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of six months experience as a casino porter or similar work experience preferred.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

· Operation and maintenance of cleaning tools and equipment

AGE AND GAMING :

· 21 years of age or above

· Non-gaming position

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and understand documents in written English and/or Spanish form. Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints and emergencies. Fluency in English preferred required. The ability to speak Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

General math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to apply commonsense judgment to complete a variety of tasks as assigned.

Eureka Casino Employees are required, on a continual basis to…

Contribute to a safe work environment, through compliance with established safety guidelines, identifying potential safety hazards, and reporting same to the appropriate person for proper resolution.

Maintain a professional departmental, company and community reputation in accordance with the company’s value and mission statement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear. The employee is also continuously required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, climb and balance on ladders, use of hands to inspect, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, pushing, pulling, and lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit and kneel, and must possess hand-eye coordination. The employee is continuously required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, lift, climb and balance, push, pull and constant use hands.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work environment requires work outside in varying temperatures and weather conditions. The work environment requires work in varying levels of noise depending on the task and location where the employee is stationed. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to excessive relating to the task. During in climate or severe weather the employee will be assigned to a climate-controlled environment until the conditions improve.

Due to the unpredictable nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, employees must be able to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.