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Grounds Supervisor 

About the Organization Incorporated in 1985, Fountainhead Development, Inc., (FDI), specializes in property management and is the largest privately owned hotelier in Alaska. FDI owns and operates Sophie Station Suites, Wedgewood Resort and the Bear Lodge. Each of these properties offers guest accommodations, fine dining establishments and a variety of guest services. Our commercial properties include holdings in excess of 540,000 square feet of rental space, which we manage, lease and maintain. This diversified corporation is also involved in the construction industry with a year round operation developing commercial properties.


Fountainhead Development, Inc. owns and operates the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, a collection that features over 84 American made antique automobiles and showcases the interesting heritage of the automobile during Alaska's post-Gold Rush era. Several autos are the only models of their marques known to remain.


In addition, FDI has a Wildlife Sanctuary at Wedgewood, which is a peaceful, 75-acre reserve that is home to an impressive variety of interior Alaska's wildlife. The sanctuary, a model wetlands restoration project, offers nature trails and observation decks.


Our goal at Fountainhead Development, Inc. is to ensure that guests and staff alike enjoy a positive and professional environment with teamwork as the foundation. If you aspire to quality and excellence in service, we look forward to the opportunity to review your application.


 
Description

Position Summary: Assist with training, supervising, support and participation in duties required to maintain the grounds at all properties owned by Fountainhead Development, Inc.

Duties:

  • Set positive and professional example for other employees regarding appearance, enthusiasm, attitude, attendance and performance
  • Assist with planning and managing employee work requirements
  • Assist with creating and managing employee work schedules
  • Assist with training employees in proper processes and procedures for successful performance
  • Assist with ensuring employees are trained on and using the time and attendance system
  • Report concerns regarding employee attendance, performance and conduct to the manager
  • Assist employees with problem solving
  • Prepare, plant and maintain flowerbeds
  • Water lawns, shrubs, hanging baskets and flowerbeds
  • Rake and bag leaves
  • Use power push and riding lawn mowers to maintain lawns
  • Trim and edge walkways, flowerbeds and walls using clippers, weed cutters and edging tools
  • Pick up and dispose of litter
  • Sweep walkways
  • Work effectively with all members of the crew
  • Answer inquiries about flowers and plants, as well as hotel services and directions
  • Communicate with other hotel employees and managers as needed to meet guest's needs and maintain smooth operation of hotel functions
  • Observe health and safety precautions required to protect people and property
  • Other duties as assigned
 
Position Requirements

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Valid Alaska Driver’s License required
  • Driving record sufficient to meet company insurance standards required
  • Previous grounds keeping/landscaping experience preferred
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in general grounds care
  • Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, not interrupting, and asking questions as appropriate
  • Able to lift 60 lbs.
  • Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use and dexterity of arms, legs, and moving the whole body, such as climbing, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, stretching, and handling of materials

Work Values:

  • Attention to detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
  • Integrity – being honest and ethical
  • Dependability – being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations
  • Cooperation – being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
  • Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions
 
Location Wedgewood Resort  
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Wage Starts at $12.50 per hour.  
Shift Days  
Hours Generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. May include weekends and overtime as needed.  
Uniform • Employer provided shirt and work gloves • Pants appropriate and safe for the job • Full closed-toe and closed-heel, slip resistant shoes appropriate and safe for the job  
Age 21  
D&A Statement Fountainhead Development, Inc. is a drug and alcohol free workplace.  
EOE Statement Fountainhead Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.  
Uniform-not used None Specified 

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