Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles is hiring for a Lead Groundskeeper. This position is responsible for but not limited to cleaning and maintaining all aspects of the exterior areas; which may include mowing grass, plowing snow, watering lawns, feeding and trimming shrubs, tending flower beds and regularly inspecting assigned work areas to ensure proper property standards are maintained.

• Lead groundskeeping operations for property and other groundskeepers on team.
• Remove refuse and trash from grounds, garage and a variety of exterior areas
• Pick up trash and clean garage and all exterior areas as assigned.
• Clean dumpster and loading dock areas.
• Repair and maintain facility sidewalks, streetscapes, parking lots, grass, plants, trees and shrubs.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment including power mowers, snow blowers, bucket loaders and/or street sweepers to clean and maintain the grounds, garage, parking lots and roadways.
• Assists with minor exterior building maintenance as required; and may operate other power equipment as assigned.
• Maintain all landscaping and assist with planning, planting and maintaining exterior and interior landscaping in accordance with the landscaping plan which includes mowing lawn, mulching, edging, tree and shrub trimming, flower planting, etc.
• Recommend suitable purchase and locations of trees and shrubs
• May apply pesticides to plans as directed.
• Power washes exterior areas as assigned in a variety of areas that include pool decks and sidewalks
• Performs snow and ice removal and treatment when needed.
• Re-lamp exterior lighting fixtures; perform basic preventive maintenance and replace bulbs as needed.
• Complete painting on exterior surfaces; perform paint striping of parking lots when needed; will paint interior when rainy or extreme cold weather prevents exterior work.
• Adjusts, cleans and performs minor mechanical work on ground equipment; conducts preventive maintenance on Bobcats, Golf Carts, Street Sweepers and pickup trucks.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the fields of electrical, lighting, grounds, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Charles, MO 63301 (Required)

Work Location: In person