Inns of aurora, llc core values:
While our employees’ skill-sets vary greatly from position to position, our core set of values remain the same. As an Inns of Aurora, LLC employee, learning and exemplifying these characteristics is a key part to your success. All Inns of Aurora employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics as defined in the Inns of Aurora, LLC handbook:
- Courage
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Integrity
- Judgment
- Respect for others
Position purpose:
- Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Landscape Technician will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Inns of Aurora properties.
- Operate tractors, trucks, mowers, cutters, edger’s and other necessary equipment for maintenance of the properties
- Assist the Facilities Manager in scheduling and supervising the care, maintenance and operation of the properties
- Operate and demonstrate the proper use of equipment and power hand tools
- Maintain the irrigation, planting, and pruning of trees, shrubs and grasses
- Supervise and participate in the propagation of grass, trees, shrubs and other plants through planting, fertilizing, etc.
- Assist with the mowing of lawns, mulching, and weeding
- Maintain and repair sprinklers and watering systems
- Check and perform the efficient operation of power mowing machines, tractors and other automotive equipment used in maintenance and patrolling work
- Assist in Spring and Fall clean up involving leaf removal, gutter cleaning and other exterior debris removal
- Participate in and oversee snow removal operations, snow melt application and other winter weather related activities
- Assist in snow removal operations, snow melt and other applications
- Perform other duties, as assigned
- Maintain regular attendance
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment used in various grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, trimming, and weed and pest control
- Basic understanding of plants, trees and ground cover materials
- Working knowledge of health and safety regulations related to power equipment and toxic chemical applications
- Ability to operate assigned equipment including, but not limited to plow truck, snow blower, tractor, lawn mower
- Working knowledge of health and safety regulations related to power equipment and toxic chemical applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with others in a team environment
- Previous customer service experience
- Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision
- A friendly and professional work ethic and demeanor
- Flexibility in scheduling, including nights and weekend availability
Preferences:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and an at least one year of grounds maintenance or year-round outdoor work experience
- Completed trade and vocational courses
- Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in horticulture, or related field
- Certification in trade (carpenter, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, related) preferred
Benefits
We are proud to offer outstanding benefits to all of our employees.
Full-time employees, those working 30 hours per week or more on average, are offered competitive medical and dental benefits, as well as generous paid time off packages.
Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K program and supplementary benefits.
We are particularly proud to offer all of our employees a highly competitive employee discount at all of our lodging and dining properties.