Grounds Person

  • Full-time
  • Property: 46103-WG River Ranch Resort

Company Description

Pay Rate: $16 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

$1,000 Bonus Sign-On Bonus is applicable only to new hires and rehires who have not been employed with Westgate within one year from their last day of employment.

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo provides you with the unique opportunity to meet and greet with guests who share your enthusiasm for the great outdoors at our authentic Florida dude ranch, which lies on 1,700 beautiful acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River and just one hour South of Orlando. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our amazing resort offers such as incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service marina and award-winning Saturday night rodeo.

Job Description

Our Grounds Person will be responsible for keeping the facilities and grounds of the company clean and safe. The primary duties include cleaning dirt and debris, removing trash, and carrying out ground maintenance.

As a Grounds Person, you will: 

  • Operate a pickup truck and/or a golf cart in daily work
  • Empty all trash cans at pools, three-story buildings, and team member parking lots as needed
  • Dispose of grease and cooking oil in the proper containers
  • Pick up trash from curbs on the property and surrounding areas
  • Sweep curbs and sidewalks
  • Clean grounds and remove litter
  • Empty trash cans in the public area buildings
  • Empty dumpsters
  • Operate a trash compactor
  • Empty recycle bins
  • Break down cardboard items and place them in the appropriate containers
  • Leave the work area clean, neat, and safe

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates a friendly and positive demeanor
  • Possesses a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Must be comfortable working in a variety of outdoor weather conditions (i.e., hot, cold, wet, humid, etc.)
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Must have proof of a valid driver's license
  • Westgate is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for the position
  • Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States
  • Must be able to operate a zero turn and bus hog mower

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.