Job Description

The Lawn Maintenance Technician will perform all tasks necessary to maintain the grounds of the property, ensuring a visually pleasing and well-kept appearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cut grass, trim shrubs, hedges, and trees, fertilize plants, control weed growth, apply mulch, etc.
• Observe all company safety rules and be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used.
• Apply chemical products according to the manufacturer's instructions for safe use.
• Remove trash resulting from landscaping/groundskeeping work and any refuse found on the grounds.
• Maintain all equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform all other grounds/lawn maintenance tasks as required by the lead or property manager.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Pressure wash sidewalks.
• Complete daily logs and submit them to the Landscape Supervisor daily.
• Comply with all CFI policies and procedures.
• Represent CFI in a professional manner through appearance, dress, and behavior at all times, as dictated in the Team Member’s Handbook.
• Work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute the role to its full potential.
• Other duties as assigned by Corporate Facilities leadership.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfill each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the individual must possess and adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity – Doing what’s right when no one is looking.
• Passion – Creating a positive impact.
• Work Ethic – Taking pride in your work.

Employment Standards (Ability to):

• Must be able to operate all types of lawn maintenance equipment.
• Must have knowledge of safe chemical application procedures.
• At least one year of practical experience in gardening, grounds keeping, or landscaping is required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or Trade School required. A study course related to the work is preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

Physical Demands:

• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, stretching, twisting, and lifting.
• Constant exposure to outdoor conditions; must be able to tolerate heat, sunshine, and weather changes.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted; heavier loads with help.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to extreme heat, cold, and vibration.
• The team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. __ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.