Landscaping Technician-FT

LJA Mission Statement:

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.

Located in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, Lake Junaluska is a conference and retreat center that hosts over 50,000 overnight guests annually. We have over 400 lodging rooms, a campground, and meeting space for up to 2,000 people. All of our facilities are located on a scenic 1,200 acre campus which boasts panoramic views, abundant recreation opportunities, and a 200 acre lake. Our market ranges from youth groups to affluent leisure guests primarily from the Southeastern US.

Essential Functions

• Must possess excellent hospitality skills and a strong desire to foster an attitude of Christian hospitality to exceed guest expectations.

• Ability to communicate in a professional, effective and courteous manner with co-workers, guests, and supervisors.

• Assist with greenhouse operations such as but not limited to;

  • Watering program including weekends

  • Propagation

  • Control plant growth

  • Stick cutting, plant seedlings, plant plugs and shaping of plants

  • Weeding

• Work with pesticides applications to include but not limited to;

  • Fungicides

  • Insecticides

  • Fertilizers

  • Herbicides

• Assists with maintaining and beautifying all plants on the grounds

  • Weeding

  • Watering

  • Clipping

  • Trimming

  • Planting flowers, trees and shrubs

• Mowing and weed eating, edging and general cleanup of limbs, trash, etc.

• Using various hand and power tools such as chain saws, trimmers, loppers, clippers, etc.

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor and/or the Human Resources department.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.