Position Objective:

• Mow and maintain all lawns at Ponderosa Lodge, Conference Center and Redwood Camp, including performing irrigation repairs and maintenance, ensuring the least impact on our guest’s experience while at the same time, maintaining the lawns to a high standard of quality.
• Plant, irrigate, weed and maintain flowerbeds in key areas of the grounds as determined by the Landscaper and the Maintenance Manager during the best time to work with the least impact on our guest’s experience.
• Trim, prune, maintain and occasionally remove trees and other vegetation throughout all MHA grounds, including all public areas, cabins, trails and roadways as directed by the Landscaper.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspection procedures on equipment, tools and systems throughout the buildings and grounds.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Landscaper or the Facilities Manager.

• The Landscape Assistant occasionally directs the work of part time seasonal employees as well as volunteers.

Education:

• There is no specific educational requirement for this position.

Work Experience:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in horticulture and landscaping.

• Ability to help establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills required, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and added duties on a daily basis.
• Ability to use "smart" phone or similar hand-held device.

Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds continually over the course of the work day without limitation and be physically able to meet the demands of various labor intensive duties as listed under "Key Job Accountabilities."
• The Landscape Assistant may spend long hours outside in all sorts of weather conditions and in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain. The Landscape Assistant may be lifting and adjusting heavy objects, digging holes and trenches and performing other physically demanding activities.

• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermon’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Willingness to attend training classes or seminars as directed by the Facilities and Property Manager.
• Ability to operate powered equipment such as trucks, mowers, tractors, chippers, log splitters, tillers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, etc. Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saw, hedge and brush trimmers, shears, etc.
• May be required to train other staff members or volunteers in their areas of specific skills and knowledge as well as actively seeking knowledge and skills from others (i.e. cross training).
• Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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  This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.