About this role
Groundskeepers at Rocking Horse Ranch are responsible for maintaining the overall resort appearance. This position focuses on a wide variety of projects relating to landscaping, planting, cultivating, irrigation, pruning, mulching, and weeding and lawn maintenance, as well as snow removal/winter operations. Equipment operator experience preferred, and snow removal experience required.
Responsibilities
- Clears off walkways and main driveway prior to opening.
- Water flowers, trees, grasses, shrubs and lawns daily.
- Maintain overall appearance of plant material by feeding, deadheading and pruning frequently.
- Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, flower beds and other grounds features.
- Cares for established lawns by mowing, trimming and edging around flower beds, walkways and walls.
- Operates gas-powered equipment that includes blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, weed-eaters and pressure washers.
- Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on the lawn care equipment and tools.
- Organizes the grounds storage unit of tools, materials and equipment.
- Snow removal efforts and maintain the appearance of Winter Fun Park, including the set up, maintenance, and breakdown of snow making equipment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience with tractor driving, snow plowing, and/or other heavy equipment experience
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Valid driver's license with no restrictions
- Ability to observe and analyze safety situations and determine appropriate course of action.
- Ability to work hard in a harsh, cold environment for extended period of time
- Must be willing to work night shifts
- Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced team environment as well as work independently.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Flexible Schedule; must be prepared to work weekends and holidays
Competitive wage and benefits package, including medical, dental, supplemental insurance, profit sharing, 401k, meals, and paid time off for full time employees.