Groundskeeper II

Description

LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT VISION AND MISSION EXPECTATIONS:

Little Creek Casino Resort Team Members display their best performance with professional and energetic behavior to promote us as the friendliest casino to our distinguished guests and the best place to work with quality jobs in the region to our team members.

SUMMARY:

Works independently to perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties, working safely with gas- and diesel-powered equipment including mowers, tractors, chainsaws etc., and attending to plants, trees and lawns on assigned campuses. Performs daily routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment, fencing and grounds features as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level I

• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches or twigs.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicide and insecticides.
• Rakes leaves.
• Cleans grounds, removes litter and empties trash cans.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls and walks.
• Paints fences and out buildings.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Must maintain a current driver's license.
• Operates numerous hand tools including but not limited to; shovels, rakes, hoes, pruner, post whole digger and others as required.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader and snow removal equipment.

Level II

Performs all duties performed by Level I, plus

• Tracks labor, parts, and machine history in plant CMMS.
• Maintains a written log of any highlights occurring during shift coverage in conjunction with proper ShiftNote entries.
• Performs a full range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, spraying and fertilizing, lawn care and watering.
• Cleans roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Provides full care for designated indoor plants.
• Removes ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand using snow plow and sanders.
• Installs, repairs and uses manual and electronic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings.
• Performs vector control including trapping and disposing of small animals and insects.
• May train and direct the work of other Engineering staff in the area
• Assists and serves as back up to other Engineering team members 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Ensures complete guest satisfaction AND treats guests in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Ensures that Quality Standards and Service are maintained for Property, Product, and People.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accountable to team members and the organization, for example, attends all meetings and trainings.
• Display sensitivity to Native American Culture and actively seek to learn more about the Squaxin Island Tribe.
• Operate within the parameters of the Little Creek Casino Resort Human Resources’ policies, departmental policies, and all other applicable regulations.
• Practice, support, and maintain the mission, vision, and values of Little Creek Casino Resort (LCCR).
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned to support the success of LCCR.
• Learn and implement LCCR’s “7 Waterways” of best guest practices.
• Build upon and diligently practice personal emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence in your explicit behaviors in your interpersonal work relationships with all team members, managers and supervisors, and our guests. 
• Uphold LCCR values of focusing on engagement, strengths, and emotional intelligence.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

We foster a team-oriented environment at LCCR and depend on the Groundskeeper to represent our enterprise in a courteous and professional manner with special attention to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, aesthetics, and safety for our outdoor spaces.

Attention to Detail: The Groundskeeper should demonstrate a keen eye for detail to ensure that all landscape maintenance tasks, such as pruning, fertilizing, and watering, are performed accurately and effectively. Paying attention to small details contributes to the overall appearance and safety of the casino grounds.

Time Management: Effective time management is crucial for the Groundskeeper to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines for routine maintenance and repairs. Properly allocating time for different responsibilities allows them to maintain a well-organized and attractive outdoor environment for guests.

Adaptability: As the grounds maintenance requirements can vary with seasons, weather conditions, and events, the Groundskeeper should be adaptable to handle changing work demands. Being flexible in approach and open to learning new techniques ensures the grounds remain in excellent condition year-round.

Team Collaboration: While the Groundskeeper may work independently at times, they are also likely to collaborate with other Engineering staff or team members. Strong teamwork skills enable effective communication, mutual support, and a harmonious work environment, leading to successful maintenance efforts.

Safety Consciousness: Working with various equipment and machinery requires the Groundskeeper to prioritize safety at all times. Adhering to safety guidelines, operating tools correctly, and recognizing potential hazards ensures a safe workplace for themselves, colleagues, and casino guests.

S.I.G.E. TRIBAL - STATE COMPACT & ACCOUNTING & INTERNAL CONTROL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for Internal Control and Compact compliance regarding Casino Operations and ensure compliance with regulations of the Tribal Gaming Commission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Language Skill:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, electrical schematics, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization             
• Mathematical Skills:
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry  
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations              

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists  
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form  
• Must have strong troubleshooting ability and capable of following direction                 

Other:

Ability to safely and properly operate the following types of equipment:

• String Trimmers
• Edger’s
• Backpack Blowers
• Chainsaws
• Hedge Trimmers
• Hand Mowers
• Riding Mowers
• Ability to maintain flexible schedule
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor
• Ability to work effectively alone and in a team environment
• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population  
• Ability to complete the following trainings as required
• Forklift operation certificate
• Lock out tag out
• Fall arrest
• Confined space
• SDS
• Asbestos and lead identification
• Ladder safety
• Emergency evacuation
• OSHA 
• Respirator training 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Level II

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Certification from a college or technical school
• OR completion of a trade school apprenticeship program
• Two years as a groundskeeper in a commercial, industrial or facilities operations setting required. 
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Class II Gaming License issued by the Squaxin Island Gaming Commission
• Valid Washington State Driver's License 

Other Qualifications:

• Applicable code requirements, including those Ability to work from plans and specifications
• Methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery and equipment
• Safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electronic and mechanical equipment               

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear.  
• The team member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  
• The team member is occasionally required to sit; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell.  
• The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• The team member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock 
• The team member is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• The team member may be exposed to and must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical and other environmental hazards