Grounds Worker Full Time

Our Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness appearance and safety of the outdoor spaces at the conference center. This role involves a variety of landscaping tasks such as mowing planting trimming and maintaining lawns gardens parking lots walkways and outdoor event areas. The Groundskeeper will ensure that the grounds are aesthetically pleasing and well-kept to enhance the experience of guests visitors and staff. Our Groundskeepers help care for and maintain an outdoor environment that contributes to the Conference Center Mission: Impacting Lives for Gods Glory through Purposeful Hospitality!

Weekend and Holidays required

1st Shift

Responsibilities

Provides maintenance of lawns gardens outdoor event spaces parking areas and walkways to ensure cleanliness safety and aesthetic appeal.

Provides lawn care including mowing edging fertilizing.

Ensure proper care and maintenance of shrubs trees flowers and other plantings.

Operates equipment such as mowers backpack blowers trimmers and other hand tools

Oversees trash and recycling pickup and disposal

Performs seasonal tasks such as snow removal in the winter leaf collection in the fall and spring/summer planting.

Completes other duties as assigned

Education Work Experience and Other Qualifications

Must have a valid Drivers license (Required)

Must be approachable reliable and able to work well with others in maintaining the property.

Ability to see how work impacts overall guest experience

Must be diligent and dependable ensuring all outdoor spaces are well-maintained and prepared for events regardless of the scope or challenges. You should consistently demonstrate punctuality reliability and a commitment to quality work.

Previous landscaping or lawn care management experience

Comfortable with occasionally encountering wildlife (black bears bees snakes)

High School diploma or GED

Strong attention to detail in maintaining the appearance and safety of outdoor spaces.

Demonstrates a servant-heart by consistently prioritizing the needs of the team the community and the campus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift carry and move objects up to 60 pounds. Frequent handling of heavy items such as equipment furniture and supplies.

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as the role involves moving throughout the facility and performing hands-on tasks.

Ability to climb ladders scaffolding or work at heights when necessary for maintenance repairs or event set-up.

Manual Dexterity: Proficient use of hands for fine motor tasks such as handling tools adjusting equipment or performing detailed repairs.

Must be able to work long hours including standing walking and performing physical tasks continuously throughout the shift.

Must be comfortable working in various environmental conditions including indoor and outdoor settings and under varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Ability to safely operate hand tools power tools and machinery required for maintenance tasks.

Must be able to bend twist and maneuver around equipment and obstacles in the workspace to complete tasks.