Laborer, Grounds - Seasonal

Oak Grove:
Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the "Property") is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

JOB SUMMARY

Maintain grounds by utilizing all landscaping equipment for such tasks. Responsible for assisting facilities technicians with special projects and regular maintenance periodically, as requested. Maintain upkeep of the property, including but not limited to buildings and grounds. Under the direct supervision of a higher-level operations or maintenance employee, the skilled laborer performs a variety of tasks for the Facilities and Grounds department.

#Oak Grove

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Responsible for cleaning and maintaining landscaping working areas and other job sites as needed.

* Responsible for Grounds upkeep, including but not limited to general landscaping, such as grass cutting, weed eating, bush hogging, plantings of shrubs and trees, pulling weeds, etc.

* Responsible for guest service and relations to assure that our guests have a favorable experience.

* Ensure the safety and security of Team Members and guests. Facilitates, processes, and programs to effectively control and reduce lost-time injuries.

* Operates a variety of small stationary equipment such as air compressors, portable generators, concrete mixers, pumps, etc.

* Operates a variety of Heavy Equipment such as water trucks, tractors and tractor implements, skid loaders, etc.

* Operates, maintains, and makes minor repairs to a wide variety of small/large equipment, such as tractors, mowers, power saws, etc.

* Operates automotive equipment, such as pick-up trucks, small vans, or cars.

* Assists skilled mechanics in mechanical work on machinery and building trade operations.

* Builds forms or structures using bricks, concrete, and stone, and repairs the same.

* Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Maintaining a professional working relationship among all personnel.

* Oral and written communication skills.

* Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Prior experience in horticulture and landscaping is preferred.

* Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

* Maintain a current driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in a physically demanding environment both in the heat and cold and have knowledge of various maintenance equipment and tools required for job (rake, pitch fork, shovel, skid loaders, tractor etc.)

stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 75lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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