Groundskeeper III in Lodi, California at Wine & Roses LLC

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Groundskeeper III to join our esteemed Groundskeeping team. This position plays a vital role in the landscaping and maintenance of our beautiful property. The ideal candidate will follow the direction of the Head Groundskeeper and Chief Engineer to ensure our gardens and outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards.

This is a seasonal position that is expected to continue through the end of November. Qualified candidates must successfully pass a physical fitness test as a condition of employment.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Water plants, gardens, lawns, and potted plants across the property
• Weed flower beds and rock borders
• Perform “The Walk” – remove all trash from beds, sidewalks, driveways, and curbs
• Empty all trash barrels throughout the grounds
• Plant seeds, flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Maintain bird cages, ensure birds are fed, and barn areas are odor-free
• Assist with landscape installations and upkeep
• Clean and maintain fountains
• Mow and fertilize lawns and gardens
• Transport plants, tools, materials, and supplies
• Support irrigation system installation and maintenance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Team Member Discount

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Born from the elegant merger of the culinary and hospitality worlds, Appellation is much more than a typical hotel company. Inspired by its name, this new hotel brand brings together the best of local elements in a new way: a hotel collection powered by people, connected by food, and defined by place - All designed to celebrate its destinations’ culture, community, and craftsmanship.

Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America’s best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas.

Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa offers the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more. As San Joaquin’s leader in hospitality and culinary excellence, we provide a strong team atmosphere and career growth opportunities in various fields, including hotel industry, culinary arts, event planning, spa & wellness, administration, and management.

Our resort is located in Lodi, California, a hidden gem in the heart of Northern California’s wine country that offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming small-town feel. Home to award-winning wineries, a charming downtown, and a close-knit community, Lodi is known for its beautiful weather, abundant outdoor recreation, and relaxed pace of life. The cost of living is significantly more affordable than many major metropolitan areas, at approximately 41% lower than San Francisco, 28% lower than Los Angeles, and 21% lower than Napa. With convenient access to Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe, Lodi is an ideal destination for professionals and families seeking career growth alongside a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

Visit https://www.appellationhotels.com/hotels/california-lodi/ to learn more about our resort.

• Energetic and motivated with a strong work ethic
• Background or interest in gardening, landscaping, or grounds keeping preferred
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Excellent internal and guest-facing service skills
• Must be available to work mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass a physical fitness test
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

In order to perform the duties and requirement for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:

• Speak, hear, and understand speech at normal levels with or without aid. Ability to comprehend, carry out and explain verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to see and focus with or without visual aids while doing functions of the job.
• General dexterity for firm and simple grasping of objects, such as use of small repair tools.
• Constant – walking, standing, use of hands, arms, and legs, grasping, reaching at waist level, bending of neck, use hands to operate objects, tool, and controls.
• Frequent – bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting of the neck, exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, wetness, frost, and very warm temperatures.
• Occasional – climbing up and down ladders up to 32 feet, twisting of waist, pushing, pulling, and reaching above and below the shoulder.

You must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop and be on knees; reach and lift above, below and at shoulder level; lift and carry equipment and supplies; constantly walk and stand for long periods (up to 4 hours). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; walking over uneven ground and up and down stairs, lift trash bins to dump into garden containers with or without reasonable accommodation.