Seasonal Groundskeeper

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package for part-time team members. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional exciting perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park. These benefits are carefully designed to not only enhance your experience at work but also contribute to a vibrant and rewarding lifestyle in the community.

Job Summary:

Assist in the maintenance and overall appearance of the Grounds of Canterbury Park. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Wear clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job performed.
• Assists in the daily, weekly and annual operations of the Grounds Department. This includes following a weekly schedule for mowing, weed whipping, and tree trimming.
• Perform preventative equipment checks prior to operating.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment and ensure required materials are stocked and stored appropriately.
• Clear the site with particular attention to trash, limbs, and rocks in preparation for mowing, weed whipping, and edging.
• Pull weeds in flower and shrub beds, prune shrubs and trees as directed, and remove all debris.
• Turf and grounds maintenance- mowing, trimming, raking, seeding, and sodding
• Assist with the annual repair of potholes and minor road repair work
• Ability to physically and repetitively bend, kneel, and/or squat to complete the above responsibilities.
• Report issues regarding irrigation, weeds, trees, or general maintenance of the property to grounds manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to operate or learn the operation of the following equipment: tractors, skid steers, mowing equipment and misc. 3 pt hitch attachments.
• Comfortable in working in all weather conditions, rain, sun, snow and wind
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends as business requires
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, Drug Screening, and Canterbury Park’s Safe Driving Policy.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, this position requires working nights, weekends & holidays.

• Use of ladders up to 12 feet.
• Able to lift and work with 25 lb loads for 4 hours.
• Able to climb 5 flights of stairs.