Grounds Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Title: Grounds Manager
Department: Grounds & Maintenance
Company: The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Reports To: General Manager

Job Summary:

As part of the Goodstone Team, we are committed to inspiring a passion for excellence and allowing you to excel and grow as a team player! As the Grounds Manager for Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, responsibilities include the overall maintenance and care of the landscape, grounds, and the overall welfare of the poultry and livestock. Responsible for managing Grounds Staff, including hiring, firing, training, and delegating jobs to effective completion. Accountable for managing subcontractors on the property and procuring competitive bids to address maintenance issues.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Allocate workload and supervise staff
• Carry out routine inspections of the facilities to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Ensure proper management of livestock & poultry (chicken, sheep, hog, llama). Responsible for egg production, ensuring the log of all eggs sold to the kitchen, and monitoring and maintaining livestock health and welfare.
• Act as primary contact with Cattle subcontractor; plan entrance into cow/calf operation and expand other livestock operations at Goodstone at the behest of the owner. Responsible for fence and gate repair on property, in cooperation with Farm Tenant. Monitor Farm lease and ensure Snake Hill Farm adheres to forestry management and land use plans. Update and report to the state accordingly
• Coordinate with the housekeeping manager to facilitate rodent and pest control in the homes when needed.
• Responsible for the daily & seasonal maintenance and upkeep of the guest pool, including chemical testing and winterization efforts.
• Operate heavy equipment (i.e., tractor) when needed for various projects
• Responsible for snow removal efforts in cooperation with the Grounds team.
• Supervise the operation of the chainsaw and log splitter for cutting firewood for guest houses.
• Supervise the maintenance of the guest cottage fireplaces and reset daily
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of property vehicles. Ensuring they are updated with inspection, county stickers, and care.
• Interact positively with the guests regularly.
• Assist other department staff with requests and needs to complete guest satisfaction (escorting guests to canoes for canoe rides, delivering bikes to guest cottages, and farm tours as needed for guest services.
• Work well with others in a team environment and be helpful and courteous to guests.
• Assist with loading and unloading power equipment, tools, materials, and garden debris daily from Company vehicles.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent
• Proven experience as a maintenance manager, with a minimum of 5 years of general maintenance experience and farm experience as a bonus.
• Working knowledge of facilities, machines, and equipment
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities

Job Type:
Full-Time: Must be able to work a varied schedule, including AM, Mid, and PM shifts, weekdays, weekends, holidays

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position manages all department employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional hospitality environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

• Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, and effectively interact with guests
• Must be able to accept constructive criticism from supervisors
• Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with last-minute room changes
• Must be able to work inside and out in all weather conditions
• Must be able to maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
• Must be physically able to work in the year-around and outdoor environment performing manual labor

Physical Demands:
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently expected to stand for long periods, walk, climb stairs comfortably, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee also occasionally requires the ability to lift products and supplies of up to 50 pounds.

Additional Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.