Landscaper

Landscaper Job Description

Reports To: Crew Supervisor

FLSA Status: Fulltime, Hourly-nonexempt

Prepared By: HR Director

Prepared Date: 3/11/26

Compensation: $23 / hour

About us: The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is Colorado’s most breathtaking rolling restaurant serving more than 200,000 guests from around the world annually. Founded in 1998 by a family of travel and tourism pros, we have grown our business by bringing together a team that is passionate about guest service, great food and creating memorable experiences.

We value our staff, and we like to have fun. In addition to becoming an integral part of our team, full-time staff members enjoy excellent perks, including:

• 100% covered premiums for employees and immediately family members for health, dental and vision insurance,
• up to an 8% 401k match,
• PTO
• retail discounts and free tickets,
• opportunities for advancement.

If you’re an energetic team player who wants to love where you work while making a great living, please apply!

We love Colorado and we care about our team members and our guests. That’s why the Royal Gorge Route Railroad is 100% smoke-free, inside and out. No smoking of any kind is allowed on Royal Gorge Route Railroad property or sister properties, including all Railroad property, on the train, at Happy Endings Caboose Cafe, the Royal Gorge Mansion or the Royal Gorge Route Inns. Being a smoke-free environment for guests and a smoke-free workplace for staff ensures we uphold our customer promise - to provide a world-class experience. It also means we uphold our employee promise - to provide a healthy, professional, clean atmosphere where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Summary: The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and meticulous landscaping of the Royal Gorge Route Railroad’s guest-facing facilities, including local rental properties and the historic Royal Gorge Mansion grounds, which will soon feature a new upscale restaurant. This role ensures that all outdoor spaces reflect the high-quality guest experience expected at one of Colorado’s premier scenic rail, dining and lodging destinations. The ideal candidate takes pride in creating beautiful, safe, and welcoming outdoor environments for the thousands of guests who visit the railroad each year.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the grounds, landscaping, and outdoor appearance of all designated Royal Gorge Route Railroad properties.
• Perform routine lawn care, including but not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, aerating, and fertilizing.
• Maintain landscaping at the Royal Gorge Mansion property, including gardens, walkways, patios, and surrounding outdoor spaces.
• Plant, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and seasonal plantings.
• Ensure guest-facing areas remain clean, safe, and visually appealing at all times.
• Maintain irrigation systems and monitor watering schedules.
• Remove weeds, debris, litter, and snow from pathways and guest areas.
• Assist with seasonal property maintenance (fall cleanup, spring landscaping preparation and winter storm cleanup)
• Support preparation of outdoor areas for events, weddings, and special functions at the mansion or railroad facilities.
• Safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and small utility vehicles.
• Identify and report maintenance issues affecting grounds or guest areas in an organized, urgent manner.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, property maintenance, or similar outdoor work preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Heavy equipment operation certifications preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, property maintenance, or similar outdoor work preferred.
• Experience maintaining commercial properties, hospitality venues, parks, or public spaces is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of plant care, irrigation systems, and seasonal landscaping practices required.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and small utility vehicles.

Working Conditions/Essential Job Functions

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining attractive outdoor spaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including bending, lifting, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and dependable: must be punctual and take pride in a job well done.