Groundskeeper jobs in New London, CT

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing all Grounds related tasks on the Mohegan Sun and Tribal properties as directed by the Groundskeeping Supervisory team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:

• Completes landscaping assignments including planting, fertilizing, weeding, mowing, mulching, and shrub/tree pruning

• Removes snow on roadways, walkways and doorways by shoveling, plowing and ice treatments

• Operates various vehicles and equipment including skid steers, sweepers, scrubbers, plow trucks, ATV’s mowers, trimmers, chain saws, edgers, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, mulch blowing machines, curbing machines and power washers

• Responsible for power washing all designated locations

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintenance of irrigation systems

• Assists other trades, as needed

• Responsible for all departmental logs/record keeping labor recording and adheres to all Grounds policies and guidelines pertinent to day- to-day job duties

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Four years of experience operating equipment such as parking lot sweepers, lawn mowers, snow plows, tractors and related equipment and various gas powered landscaping tools

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable through the company carrier

Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

• Good written and verbal communication skills • Maintains a clean and safe work environment

Training Requirements:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and routine maintenance

• Mandated safety classes

• Knowledge of all Engineering and Grounds related policies and guidelines

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in a smoking environment as well as various weather conditions including extreme hot and cold

• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and climbing of ladders

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.