Grounds & Landscape Technician, Kohler Hospitality
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Kohler, WI
Competitive Compensation: $500 Sign on
Bonus
Opportunity
The Grounds & Landscape Technician is responsible for
the upkeep, appearance, and overall condition of assigned exterior grounds
across Kohler Company properties. This role involves skilled hands-on landscape
work, including mowing, trimming, pruning, plant care, turf management and
installation, irrigation maintenance and repair, seasonal tasks, and assisting
with holiday lighting installation while upholding high landscape standards,
supporting an exceptional guest experience, and contributing to the aesthetic
and environmental goals of Kohler Company.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Perform routine grounds
maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning,
weeding, mulching, turf care, and seasonal landscape cleanups.
- Support the installation
and maintenance of lawns, planting beds, shrubs, trees, and other
landscape features across Kohler properties.
- Inspect, monitor, and
help maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient performance and
proper water distribution.
- Assist with seasonal
landscape projects, property enhancements, floral displays, and holiday
lighting installation, maintenance, and removal.
- Operate landscape
equipment and tools safely while maintaining a clean and organized work
environment.
- Provide day-to-day
guidance to seasonal team members, promoting safe work practices and
high-quality workmanship.
- Support year-round
grounds operations, including snow and ice removal activities during the
winter season.
- Perform additional
duties as assigned to support departmental and operational needs.
This is a full-time, year-round position, with shifts
varying between 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Skills/Requirements
- At least one year of
experience in landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, or related outdoor
maintenance work.
- Valid Wisconsin driver's
license.
- Ability to obtain WDATCP
Category 3.0 Pesticide Applicator's certification within six months.
- Ability to push, pull,
lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Work a flexible
schedule, including periodic weekends, holiday lighting installation
periods, and winter snow removal availability.
- Associate's or
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Management, Horticulture, or a related
field preferred.
- Experience operating
commercial landscape equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and
utility vehicles preferred.
- Experience
with turf care, turf installation, plant maintenance, seasonal landscape
installation, irrigation system maintenance and repair, or holiday lighting
setup preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The hourly range for this position is $18.80- $28.20. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .