Seasonal Ark Grounds Maintenance Technician

Summary :

The Seasonal Ark Grounds Maintenance Technician (SAGMT) participates in a range of ground maintenance practices to ensure our guests are exposed to attractive natural settings, beautiful garden displays and park settings, as well as educational gardens.

They must possess the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining pleasant, flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important, and they must work independently with little or no supervision.

This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion.

This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
• Approach all tasks with a second-mile mindset
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments
• Receive instructions and work assignments from the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor or the Director of Horticulture & Grounds.
• Assist other Grounds Maintenance Technicians with routine assignments and problem solving.
• Keep parking lots, walkways and driveways clear of debris and litter.
• Assist with Christmas light installation and / or tear down.
• Use mowers to cut turf areas; perform minor repairs and adjustments of equipment.
• Plant, transplant, cultivate, irrigate, and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, and flowers as directed.
• Maintain lake gardens, including the lake itself.
• Trim trees, hedges, and shrubs; prepare and treat soil for planting annual color.
• Assist in keeping gardens in balance with regards to insect and disease problems, seasonal mulching and dyeing of garden areas, fall leaf removal.
• Trash removal.
• Install drain tile.
• Install stone walls and patios; make repairs to asphalt and concrete; painting of outside structures.
• Operate small and medium size trucks and trailers.
• Operate power equipment such as bobcat, tractor, mowers, chainsaws, weed eater, blowers etc., operate hand tools such as pruners hand saw, hammer, shovels, rakes, pitch forks etc.
• Perform snow removal duties which may require unusual hours.
• Follow standard operating procedures for all tasks.
• SAGMT may work alone or as a member of a crew and is required to use appropriate safety procedures and appropriate equipment to complete assigned duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Assist with Horticulture and Site Development divisions as needed.
• And all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
30+ days ago