Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) is currently seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to join our Eastern Washington team. The ideal candidate will have one (1) year of experience in groundskeeping or relevant building maintenance experience. As a Groundskeeper at SMWE, you will be responsible for performing routine and extensive groundskeeping and building maintenance duties on all Eastern Washington facilities. This includes tasks such as lawn care, trimming, and edging. You will also be involved in applying fertilizers and insecticides and maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds. The position may require alternative schedules throughout the year. If you have a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces and ensuring a beautiful environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at SMWE.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and makers of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

The Groundskeeper's job responsibilities include:

• Cuts lawn using a push-and-power or riding mower; trims and edges around walks, flower beds, walls, etc.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Sprays lawns, trees, and shrubs with fertilizers and insecticides.
• Removes snow and ice from building walkways and steps; may rake leaves, clean and sweep litter.
• May perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.
• May perform routine laboring and maintenance duties when groundskeeping work has been completed.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid Driver's License.
• 21 years of age (alcohol)
• One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping or building maintenance.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping equipment and landscaping preferred.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Your Compensation:

$15.75-$18.03/hr. based upon relevant experience. 

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription, is eligible for full–time employees on the date of hire.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities! If you are interested in the Groundskeeper job in Paterson, WA, please apply now.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.