Operator 1, Landscape Operations

Trilogy® at La Quinta

Spectacular mountain views allowing active days and quiet evenings.

The community combines active adult lifestyle choices including golf, fitness center, pools, on-site spa and Café Solaz along with two club houses.

Located on the southern edge of La Quinta, California.

• New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

As a member of the Landscape Maintenance Team, the Operator 1 position is responsible for the upkeep and manicuring of all landscaped areas and hardscapes within the community.

This is an entry-level position that accepts direction from the Foreman, Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent.

• Perform upkeep and manicuring of all landscaped areas and hardscapes within the community.
• Follow directions and perform tasks given under the supervision of the Foreman, Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Communicate daily with supervisors to report challenges about work tasks, concerns about the landscape, or maintenance suggestions to improve efficiency.
• Perform daily vehicle refueling and reloading of materials and vehicle inspection as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain and clean all equipment daily and promptly report equipment issues to mechanic or supervisor.
• May occasionally be requested to work overtime or during the weekend to assist during special events when extra labor is required (i.e. weddings, tours, openings, etc.).
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills, including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be a role model and able to live our Blue Star core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years’ maintenance experience preferred.
• Document a thorough knowledge of landscape maintenance with references and work history.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Know how to operate standard power and manual yard care equipment safely and effectively; able to operate all small walk-behind and ride-on mowers, plus power yard care equipment.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.
• Cooperate with, and assist, team members; contribute to the completion of daily tasks.
  
  Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a good attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility for tasks, actions, and decisions; ability to make good decisions based on sound judgement
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and hard working.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Valid driver’s license may be required to operate some vehicles.

This position works in an outdoor environment.

• There may be frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Outdoor environments may require parking and working in residential areas.
  
  Obstacles include, but are not limited to, pedestrians and city street traffic, walking…