Job Objective: Maintain grounds to ensure beautification of property. Oversee maintenance and inventory of show jumps.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
· Inspect buildings or grounds daily to determine condition
· Inspect landscaping to create schedule for maintenance
· Mow property using riding mower, trim and edge around walks, flower beds, arenas and buildings.
· Maintain appearance of tenant building
· Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
· Oversee nursery stock including watering, fertilizing and pruning
· Oversee maintenance and inventory of horse show jumps.
· Repair, clean and paint jumps as needed
· Oversee contract labor jump crew by ensuring equipment is put away and inventoried after shows
· Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides
· Ensure that tasks assigned by General Manager are completed timely and of quality standards
· Work alone or with a crew on same job or as a team to reach high quality finished product
· Be available when scheduled for any outside vendors performing work onsite
· Ability to work flexible hours and weekends to attend to emergency situations
· Willingness to do what it takes to perform emergency repairs when needed
· Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering plants etc.
· Scheduling specialty services
· Skill set should include ability to operate landscaping / farming equipment (large tractors and shredders, chain saws, weed eaters, etc.)
· Monitor all tools, equipment, and machinery for needed maintenance.
· Ensure routine maintenance is being followed on all equipment
· Ensures that all installation work is performed in accordance with industry and company standard.
· Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met and schedules are maintained
· Tour grounds of property to inspect conditions and creates assignments based on needs.
· Repair fences as needed
· Ensure staff is following established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
Other Job Responsibilities:
· Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with tools to maintain and repair machinery or farm structures
· Oversee/manage special projects as necessary
· Ability to pull a trailer
· Ability to work closely and collaborate with a wide variety of people
· Management may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function
Qualifications:
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a landscaping or grounds keeping position
· Basic Carpentry and painting
· Strong knowledge of essential lawn maintenance
· Ability to work in various weather conditions
· Great attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
· Be able to lead and work with the crew and maintain healthy relationships with members of crew
· Cooperative, service-oriented attitude, strong team player
· High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary
· Cleanliness and organizational skills required
· Knowledge of basic water line repairs (PVC pipe repairs)
· Keep accurate notes of daily accomplishments for Maintenance Manager
· Ability to coordinate and organize multiple job duties
· Ability to communicate well with others and able to provide positive reinforcement
· Follow instructions
· Ability to train and educate other staff as needed
· Proper and safe operation and maintenance of small equipment to large tractors
· Valid Driver’s License
· Clean DPS record
· Mechanical ability
· Flexible to cover weekends on rotational basis or other days off as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Katy, TX 77450: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person