Grounds Maintenance Tech

  • Full-time
  • Property: 43503-WG Ocoee Warehouse

Company Description

$16 - 19 / hour

About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Job Description

The Grounds Maintenance Technician will perform all tasks necessary to maintain grounds of property in a visually pleasing well-kept appearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Cuts grass, trims shrubs, hedges and trees, fertilize plants, control weed growth apply mulch, etc.
  • Observe all company safety rules and be familiar with material safety data sheet (MSDS) for all chemicals used.
  • Apply chemical product according to manufacturer’s instructions for safe use.
  • Removes trash resulting from landscaping/grounds keeping work and all refuse found on grounds.
  • Maintains all equipment and tools in good working order.
  • Perform all other grounds/lawn maintenance tasks as required by lead or property manager.
  • Perform general maintenance tasks as necessary.
  • Assist maintenance personnel. 
  • Pressure wash sidewalks
  • Completes daily logs and submits to Landscape Supervisor daily
  • Must comply with all CFI policies and procedures.
  • Must represent CFI in a professional manner through appearance, dress and professional behavior at all times, as dictated in the Team Member’s Handbook.
  • Must work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute their 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 perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values:

  • Integrity – Doing what’s right when no one is looking.
  • Passion – Creating positive impact.
  • Work Ethic – Having pride in your work.
  • Must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start of employment.
  • Immaculate Driving Record.

Employment Standards (Ability to):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Education and/or Experience

  • High School, GED or Trade School. Study course related to work preferred.
  • Knowlege of driving a tractor with a Bushog and any irrigation experience is a plus.

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 of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 or electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job description subject to revisions at any time at the Company’s discretion based on business needs.

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 [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.