Supervisor of Landscaping Alpine, CA

Core Scope of Position

• Assists with training team members on departmental policies and procedures. Completes and submits all training paperwork as required.
• Assists the Facilities Manager with ensuring that departmental policies and procedures are followed.
• May coordinate the work of the groundskeepers.
• Resolves problems or refers matter to the manager.
• May supervise the groundskeepers during manager’s absence.
• Operates vehicle and power equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, rototillers, weed whips, trenchers, sod cutters, and leaf blowers to maintain the grounds of the casino and other surrounding properties.
• Reports irrigation problems on property that needs attention.
• Uses proper pruning techniques for trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
• Participates in special projects in the Landscape Department including design, installation, and maintenance.
• Understands proper planting techniques for trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Checks and reports in area of responsibility proper moisture levels of plant material.
• Uses correct fertilizer, pesticide, or fungicide for different plant materials. Hauls and spreads topsoil, stone, mulch and other landscape materials.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks without supervisor.
• Makes correct repairs to trouble calls as soon as possible with tools and materials that are made available. Contacts Facilities Manager promptly of any problems.
• Maintains grounds in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition.
• Participates in regular training events.
• Maintains the knowledge of marketing promotions and events to be able to explain to guests.
• Performs all related and compatible duties as assigned.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hiring Preference: The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.

All Team Members commit to delivering Viejas STYLE Service, our own unique delivery of hospitality service that creates an experience our Guests never want to leave. As a Viejas Team Member, your commitment to – and upholding of --- these standards is important and necessary to ensure Viejas is a place our Guests and Team Members enjoy as a place to stay, play, dine, and work!

• Interacts with internal and external guests.

• Provides supervision to the groundskeepers when Facilities Manager is absent.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work in a professional high-pressure environment while demonstrating and maintaining good personal relation/people skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
• Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening including weekends, holidays, and all blackout dates.
• Good verbal and interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, and pruning saws.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of proper gardening techniques.
• Must be a team player.
• Must take initiative and demonstrate accountability and reliability.
• Responsible, dependable, works well with others and enthusiastic.
• Highly organized, attention to detail and able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated good judgment when handling issues and complaints.

Education/Certification

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training.