Groundskeeper

Description

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance, safety, and functionality of the resort grounds. This role supports daily landscaping, grounds maintenance, and outdoor upkeep to ensure the resort consistently meets the Jellystone Park Petoskey standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance, including trash removal, shoveling, and basic repairs using hand tools, power tools, and landscaping equipment (mowers, blowers, drills, saws, etc.)

• Maintain lawns and landscaped areas by mowing, trimming, weed control, weed whipping, raking leaves, planting flowers and shrubs, spreading mulch, woodchips, or stone, and trimming hedges

• Remove tree limbs or debris damaged by weather conditions

• Inspect irrigation systems regularly and perform basic repairs as needed

• Collect trash and debris from common areas and roadways daily; empty trash receptacles as required

• Identify and report maintenance issues or safety concerns to management

• Ensure the resort remains clean, safe, and presentable at all times

• Safely operate vehicles and equipment required to perform job duties

• Follow all safety policies and procedures

• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous groundskeeping or landscaping experience, preferably in a resort or hospitality environment

• Working knowledge of general grounds maintenance techniques

• Ability to work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions

• Valid driver’s license required

• Experience operating hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery

• Ability to complete basic written reports legibly

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Position Details & Benefits

• Part-time, seasonal position

• Flexible scheduling required, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Jellystone Park Petoskey is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE / AA / M / F / Veterans / Disabled / Drug-Free Workplace

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Required)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Required)
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Required)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer

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