EVS Groundskeeper

POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains all grounds, parking lots, sidewalks and outside areas.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS: 21 years of age

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a high level of quality and appearance in all outside areas.
  
• Clean debris from parking lots and grounds.
  
• Operate parking lot sweeper.
  
• Landscaping duties (e.g., pruning, irrigation, raking, planting, weeding, cutting and trimming grass)
  
• Work as EVS Porter or Heavy Duty as required.
  
• Demonstrate proper attendance according to company standards.
  
• Treat others with courtesy and respect.
  
• Adjust and is flexible to meet changing work needs and demands.
  
• Works cooperatively with own and other teams to achieve common goals.
  
• Exhibits cooperative attitude while working on all job tasks, willingly assisting others.
  
• Demonstrates proper dress code, which includes proper display of the employee I.D. badge.
  
• Demonstrates proper use of safety practices in all procedures.
  
• Immediately report unsafe incidents or unsafe conditions when they occur to the supervisor.
  
• Demonstrate proper use of PPE (glasses, gloves, belts).
  
• Must assist patrons in answering questions and directing them to areas of safety during emergencies as directed by management, security, or marine crew members.
  
• Must attend OSHA and related safety training.
  
• Return equipment to proper location, in proper working condition, properly emptied, cleaned and ready for next use.
  
• Demonstrate proper equipment usage according to department standards.
  
• Demonstrate proper use of chemicals and MSDS sheets.
  
• Identify expectations of internal/external customers and work to exceed them.
  
• Customer concerns in the employee’s area of responsibility are handled immediately and reported to the supervisor for follow up.
  
• Assure exceptional customer service to all patrons by communicating in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times.
  
• Must adhere to all company/departmental polices and procedures. Must be aware and adhere to internal control rules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PHYSICAL - Must be able to:

• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations.
  
• Lift and carry items weighing a minimum of fifty (50 lbs.).
  
• Bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working.
  
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather as well as indoors.
  
• Ability to operate various grounds machinery effectively and safely.
  
• Manual dexterity and coordination.
  
• Operate in physically stressful situations.
  
• Move/use cleaning supplies and equipment.
  
• Hear. Can be augmented with a hearing aid.
  
• See.
  
• Climb steps repeatedly.

MENTAL - Must be able to:

• Communicate directly with management, staff and guests.
  
• Understand and comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums and other instructions.
  
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

PREREQUISITES/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. 2 years previous grounds experience preferred. Good oral communication skills. Ability to operate powered equipment. Team Player

GAMING:

Must have the ability to hold an Occupational License as required by the Illinois Gaming Board.

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