Groundskeeper III

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Groundskeeper III to join our esteemed Groundskeeping team. This position plays a vital role in the landscaping and maintenance of our beautiful property. The ideal candidate will follow the direction of the Head Groundskeeper and Chief Engineer to ensure our gardens and outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards. This is a part-time position that requires weekend availability.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Water plants, gardens, lawns, and potted plants across the property
• Weed flower beds and rock borders
• Perform “The Walk” – remove all trash from beds, sidewalks, driveways, and curbs
• Empty all trash barrels throughout the grounds
• Plant seeds, flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Maintain bird cages, ensure birds are fed, and barn areas are odor-free
• Assist with landscape installations and upkeep
• Clean and maintain fountains
• Mow and fertilize lawns and gardens
• Transport plants, tools, materials, and supplies
• Support irrigation system installation and maintenance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $18.50 per hour
• 401(k) Matching
• Aflac Supplemental
• Team Member Discount

GROW WITH US

Appellation is a culinary-focused hotel company that embraces authenticity and locality in everything we do. We believe in the power of regional character, community, and culture to create exceptional experiences for our guests. Appellation gathers the best from each of our destinations to nurture the growth of the next generation of hoteliers and culinarians. Every element of an Appellation experience is true to place, thoughtfully composed, and crafted with the highest regard to quality.

Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa offers the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more. As San Joaquin’s leader in hospitality and culinary excellence, we provide a strong team atmosphere and career growth opportunities in various fields, including hotel industry, culinary arts, event planning, spa & wellness, administration, and management.

Visit www.winerose.com to learn more about our resort.

• Energetic and motivated with a strong work ethic
• Background or interest in gardening, landscaping, or grounds keeping preferred
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Excellent internal and guest-facing service skills
• Must be available to work mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass a physical fitness test
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

In order to perform the duties and requirement for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:

• Speak, hear, and understand speech at normal levels with or without aid. Ability to comprehend, carry out and explain verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to see and focus with or without visual aids while doing functions of the job.
• General dexterity for firm and simple grasping of objects, such as use of small repair tools.
• Constant – walking, standing, use of hands, arms, and legs, grasping, reaching at waist level, bending of neck, use hands to operate objects, tool, and controls.
• Frequent – bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting of the neck, exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, wetness, frost, and very warm temperatures.
• Occasional – climbing up and down ladders up to 32 feet, twisting of waist, pushing, pulling, and reaching above and below the shoulder.

You must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop and be on knees; reach and lift above, below and at shoulder level; lift and carry equipment and supplies; constantly walk and stand for long periods (up to 4 hours). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; walking over uneven ground and up and down stairs, lift trash bins to dump into garden containers with or without reasonable accommodation.