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$20 hourly depending on experience

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

Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, the Landscape Technician will be responsible for the care and maintenance of all Inns of Aurora properties.

+ Operate and maintain tractors, trucks, mowers, cutters, edgers, and other necessary equipment for maintenance 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

+ Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces

+ Mulch, edge and weed gardens

+ Prune and trim trees and bushes

+ Maintain and repair sprinklers and watering systems

+ Assist in Spring and Fall clean up involving leaf removal, gutter cleaning, and other exterior debris removal.

+ Perform snow removal operations, snowmelt application, and other winter weather-related activities

+ Assist with general maintenance across the property, as needed.

+ Perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements

+ 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

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

+ Proven record of observing legal and defensive driving practices, as verified by the NYS Lens Program

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.