Parks Worker

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical parks worker duties to include but not limited to: garbage/recycle disposal, carriage road maintenance, firewood production, utility maintenance, tree removal/pruning, snow/ice removal, auto road maintenance and other seasonal property maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment including, tractors w/o implements, bucket loaders, twin-axle vehicles w/o dump beds, bulldozer, snowplow, chainsaws, trimmers, compacters, pole saws, snow blower, roller, and excavator.

• Pick up and dispose of trash from garbage and recycle receptacles.

• Use hand tools such as shovels, pruners, rakes, pitch forks, wheelbarrows, hoses, tamper, and pruners

• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures such as buildings, fences, or benches using hand or power tools.

• Handle and maintain safe operation of a chainsaws.

• Work with staff to maintain the integrity of assigned work areas.

• Inspect, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in good working order.

• Able to fall, cut, buck, and process trees into firewood.

• Work with stacking and loading hay

• Maintain assigned Parks equipment in good working order and maintain inventories.

• Assist the Parks Foreman in the construction and installation of various projects.

• Maintain drainage systems, repair culverts and walls within the property

• Able to back up trailer unassisted.

• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

• Support other departments in the completion other related related tasks.

• Coordinate use, maintenance, and repair of all Parks and Grounds vehicles and equipment with Parks Foreman and other grounds staff.

• Keep all vehicle roadways and carriage roads surfaces smooth, clean, and clear.

• Work during winter weather keeping all roadways and walking paths safe and accessible using plows, blowers, salt spreaders, and shovels.

• Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.

• Be on call all year for storm events.

• Keep road edges clean and clear of branches, grasses, and debris.

• Contribute to maintaining staff morale positively and exemplify a cooperative attitude.

• Operate vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations.

• Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.

• Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.

• Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.

• Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.

• Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House policies and procedures.

• Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.

• Ensure safety of guests, employees and self, anywhere on the property.

• Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.

• Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.

• Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.

• Lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to 36 inches with/ without assistance, lift 30 pounds from ground level to overhead, carry a distance of up to 75 feet with or without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.

• Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.

• See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Work outdoors and expose self to natural elements including rain, heat, wind, weather extremes, pollen, and insects.

• Wear Proper Protective Equipment when performing tasks that recommend such equipment.

• Pay close attention to details.

• Maintain order on job site and within the vehicle shed and other Parks and Grounds storage areas.

• Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.

• Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.

• Previous property management experience preferred.