Seasonal LandscaperGroundskeeper
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Job Location:
Loveland, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 19
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Job Title: Seasonal Landscaper/Groundskeeper
Department: Maintenance and Construction
Reports To: Director of Maintenance and Construction
Prepared Date: 04/20/2026
WORK AVAILABILITY: up to 29 hours which may include weekends and holidays
SALARY RANGE: $18 - $19 DOE
MISSION:
Through conscious stewardship of the land the Landscaper/Groundskeeper maintains and enhances a safe beautiful and fully functional outdoor environment that supports Sunrise Ranchs mission and daily operations. This role delivers measurable outcomes in property appearance grounds safety irrigation reliability equipment readiness and seasonal preparedness through consistent high-quality maintenance practices. By serving the mission through conscious work and creating a space of welcome for residents guests and staff the position makes a visible and measurable contribution to the care of shared spaces. The work reflects Sunrise Ranchs commitment to stewardship excellence community wellbeing and the creation of an environment that supports learning gathering hospitality and connection.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Grounds & Landscape Maintenance
Through conscious stewardship of the land the Landscaper/Groundskeeper maintains and enhances a safe beautiful and fully functional outdoor environment that supports Sunrise Ranchs mission and daily operations. This role delivers measurable outcomes in property appearance grounds safety irrigation reliability equipment readiness and seasonal preparedness through consistent high-quality maintenance practices. By serving the mission through conscious work and creating a space of welcome for residents guests and staff the position makes a visible and measurable contribution to the care of shared spaces. The work reflects Sunrise Ranchs commitment to stewardship excellence community wellbeing and the creation of an environment that supports learning gathering hospitality and connection.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Grounds & Landscape Maintenance
- Maintain lawns through mowing edging fertilizing mulching aerating weeding dethatching and general turf care.
- Plant cultivate and maintain flowers shrubs trees grass and other landscape elements.
- Prune and trim trees hedges and shrubs using manual and powered equipment.
- Install and refresh landscape features including mulch sod rock planters and decorative grounds elements.
- Remove weeds leaves branches and debris to ensure grounds remain clean safe and visually appealing.
- Perform routine upkeep of sidewalks driveways parking lots burial sites planters fountains and other exterior property features.
- Provide preventative maintenance and care for the Garden Greenhouse raspberry patch and surrounding landscape areas.
2) Irrigation & Water Systems
- Operate monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of lawns flowerbeds gardens pastures and landscaped spaces.
- Perform routine irrigation repairs and preventative maintenance to support efficient water flow and system reliability.
- Support farm and pasture irrigation needs including maintenance of irrigation lines pump houses and watering infrastructure.
- Maintain irrigation systems and water access points serving the raspberry patch and related agricultural areas.
- Clean repair and maintain water fountains to ensure proper operation and appearance.
3) Equipment Tools & Outdoor Structures
- Safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment including mowers trimmers blowers tractors chainsaws and other powered machinery.
- Inspect clean repair and store tools and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance on outdoor structures such as fences benches planters greenhouses and other grounds-related fixtures.
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to support grounds and facilities upkeep.
4) Seasonal Projects Safety & Property Standards
- Complete seasonal clean-up projects including spring preparation fall restoration snow-related grounds support and weather-related recovery.
- Maintain high standards for property appearance cleanliness and safety across all outdoor spaces.
- Follow all safety procedures equipment guidelines and organizational operational standards.
- Report maintenance concerns repair needs and improvement opportunities to leadership in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
Core Competencies
Core Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail with commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to take direction and work independently with minimal supervision
- Sound judgment and effective problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability in changing priorities and seasonal demands
- Integrity professionalism and dependability
- Team-oriented mindset with willingness to contribute to community culture
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to safely operate vehicles and powered equipment such as mowers tractors snow blowers chainsaws and electric clippers
- Ability to competently use hand tools including shovels rakes pruning saws hedge trimmers and axes
- Physical ability to perform frequent outdoor labor in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift carry push and pull landscaping materials tools and debris
- Basic knowledge of groundskeeping safety practices
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in landscaping groundskeeping irrigation agriculture or outdoor property maintenance
- Experience maintaining irrigation systems pump houses water lines or decorative water features
- Supervisory or team-lead experience working with staff interns or volunteers
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance practices for outdoor facilities tools and equipment
- Experience supporting gardens greenhouses orchards or small farm operations
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability in a fast-paced changing environment
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Minimum Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and sanitation practices
- Ability to work under pressure in a kitchen environment
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Availability to work evenings weekends and full-time hours as needed
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a kitchen dishwashing or food service role
- Experience operating industrial dishwashing equipment
- Familiarity with safety standards and sanitation regulations in food service environments
CONDITIONS:
As a member of the staff of Sunrise Ranch contributes to the overall success and fulfillment of our mission through:
- Creative uplifting expression that inspires others
- Enthusiastic contribution to the fabric of the Sunrise Ranch community
- Diligent productive work that contributes to the Sunrise Ranch team effort
- Supporting promoting and contributing to the vision plan and work of the Spiritual Director and the Trustees of Emissaries of Divine Light
- Gives clear supportive surround for guests visitors and staff
Work hours: Up to 29 hours with flexible schedule required may include weekends and holidays
Benefits: Paid vacation sick time and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
Benefits: Paid vacation sick time and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift carry push and pull 50 lbs. regularly with heavier loads handled with assistance when needed.
- Ability to perform outdoor physical work including standing walking and bending for long periods as well as climbing kneeling reaching and working on uneven terrain.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat cold and varying weather conditions throughout the year.
- Good hand-eye coordination stamina and physical endurance to safely and effectively perform job duties over the course of a full workday.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Sunrise Ranch honors Universal Being in all its formsthrough people through nature and through all creation. We see this attitude of honor for Universal Being as the pivotal factor for the future of humanity.
Most of all we honor and welcome the expression of Universal Being through ourselves. We believe that this orientation in living is what opens the door for a full knowing of the wisdom and love that is within everyone. It is what lets the individual give their greatest gift to the world and know the greatest fulfillment that is possible for a human being.
All of Sunrise Ranch is dedicated as a teaching and demonstration site for this essential wisdomboth the inner knowing of Universal Being and the practical application of that knowledge. This is why we practice and teach sustainable agriculture and farm-to-table food preparation. This is what is behind all the workshops conferences concerts and courses that we offer. This is what we teach in our internship programs and in all our courses for spiritual awakening and personal development. Sunrise Ranch exists to embody this truth and to bring it to the world.
We believe that Universal Being is doing its best to incarnate and express fully through each person not as a separate reality but as the core reality of who they are. And when it does that person becomes whole and creates wholeness in their world. They bring healing to the land to other people and to the planet. Whole peoplewhole world.
This is what allows our individual worlds to thrive. This is why Sunrise Ranch is flourishing. And it is the experience of this simple profound truth that will let Planet Earth become the garden home that it is destined to become.
To us this is not just a nice idea but a guiding principle to be embodied in everything we do. If you agree we welcome you to join us in bringing this experience to the world.
To us this is not just a nice idea but a guiding principle to be embodied in everything we do. If you agree we welcome you to join us in bringing this experience to the world.
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