Kohler Hospitality · 1 day ago
Landscape Technician
Kohler Hospitality is seeking a Landscape Technician to join their Landscape Management Team. The role involves the installation and maintenance of landscapes at Destination Kohler and corporate grounds, ensuring the beauty and charm of the resort is preserved.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Installation of landscape features which may include: herbaceous plants, woody ornamentals, turf, irrigation, hardscapes, and holiday/seasonal decorations
Maintenance of landscape properties according to established specifications which may include watering, turf mowing, weeding, hard surface care, pruning, mulching, and IPM
Maintenance and operation of equipment necessary to perform items 1 & 2 which may include leaf blowers, hand tools, string trimmers, push and riding mowers, chain saws, skid steers, tractors, pickup trucks, and golf carts
Assist with snow removal responsibilities according to established contracts for the various Corporate grounds and Destination Kohler businesses. Snow removal duties may include shoveling, application of ice melt material, snow plowing, the operation of snow blowers and power brushes
Observe all written standard operating procedures to provide a safe working environment for self, other associates, guests and the general public
Perform any other work as assigned by Landscape Management Team
Coordination and implementation of assigned projects through personnel to specific jobs/tasks at predetermined locations in accordance with above items
Demonstrate mastery of all skills and knowledge base of landscape maintenance and construction practices of the specific items above
Train and mentor Landscape Technician I
Responsible for sourcing, ordering and maintaining proper inventory levels of supplies and materials used for landscape maintenance and construction activities
Train and mentor Landscape Technician I and II
In the absence of the associate’s supervisor, this position will assume supervisory responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Horticulture or allied discipline OR equivalent field experience
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Minimum of 3 years industry experience preferred
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a category 3.0 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection applicators certificate
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Minimum of 5 years industry experience preferred
Candidate will have extensive knowledge of landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction practices and policies
Benefits
Health
Vision
Dental
401(k) with company matching