Landscaper

Join our team at Camp Buckner as a Landscaper and play a crucial role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our outdoor spaces. Your dedication ensures that our plants, flowers, lawn, and garden thrive, creating an inviting environment for our guests and program participants. Your efforts will guarantee that our grounds remain well-kept and safe, enhancing the experience for everyone who visits Camp Buckner. Become part of our team and make a positive impact while enjoying the serene surroundings of our retreat center.

What You'll Do

• Create and maintain Camp Buckner grounds, flowerbeds, trees, and landscaping.
• Mow, edge, rake, and trim shrubbery as needed, coordinate your work to ensure arriving guests have a great first impression of Camp.
• Ensure the grounds, sidewalks, walkways, trails, and gutters are clean and clear of debris.
• Trim trees during the appropriate time of the year including splitting wood, clearing, burn or haul brush and wood.
• Operate ladders and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Operate and maintain gas powered lawn care equipment such as lawn mowers, weed-eaters, chain saws, edging equipment and blowers.
• Perform routine pool maintenance, as directed.
• Assist in moving equipment and furniture as needed.
• Assist with leak detection and repair of sprinkler systems and replacement of broken sprinkler heads.
• Work nights and weekends as directed to meet business needs.
• Perform other assignments and duties as requested.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• This is an entry level position and training in any area required will be provided.
• Requires ability to speak clearly and make self clearly understood in face to face interactions; ability to articulate with accuracy to speak on the phone.
• Requires good organization and communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
• Requires ability to climb ladders, walk, stand, and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time; ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects.
• Requires ability to work outside with exposure to sun, heat, and elements of nature.
• Preferred is the ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 18 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.