Full Time Grounds Keeper | Airlie Hotel & Conference Center | Warrenton, VA

What You'll Do

Follow direction of the Grounds Supervisor and Chief Engineer for the purpose of maintaining all of Airlie’s grounds. Work with zero turn mowers, weed eater, chainsaws, blowers and hand tools as needed. Assist when needed in moving furniture, demolition and other request as needed for buildings and grounds, Daily cleanup of any debris, trash or limbs around property and repair grounds and reseed when needed.

Core Work Activities

•  Mowing and trimming of grounds
• Mow grounds on a weekly basis using commercial zero turn mowers
• Weed eating, trimming and brush removal
• Daily cleaning all walkways and decks of debri using leaf blower and brooms removing grass and debris
• Leaf cleanup
• Working to cleanup trees and cut wood for fireplaces
• Cut up trees and limbs using chainsaws, wood splitting machine and hand malls
• Haul and stack wood in storage areas and distribute to buildings for fireplaces
• Assist with some degree of building maintenance
• Digging trenches for the purpose of assisting to bury pipe, wiring and making repairs,
• Moving of furniture when needed to assist when rooms and building are being remodeled
• Assist in working with guest services
• Luggage Service

•  Snow removal from walkways and roads, sanding and de-icing
• Setting and lighting of fireplaces in meeting rooms

Candidate Profile
Experience on commercial equipment such as zero turn mowers and other power equipment for the purpose of grounds work and building clean up. Must be able to work weekends and nights if required due to weather conditions. Must have a valid driver’s license