Groundskeeper Assistant Summer 2026 Part Time

What youll be doing:

• Plant & Flower Care: Watering deadheading weeding flowerbedsand containers.

• Lawn & Vegetation Maintenance: Mowing raking watering fertilizing lawns; caring for trees shrubs and other plants.

• Pruning & Trimming: Trimming and pruning bushes and trees.

• Weed Control: General weeding and applying herbicides/insecticides/fertilizers as needed.

• Irrigation Support:Assistingwith repairs timers pipes pumps and valves.

• Other tasks:Asassignedincluding coordinating withother employees andevent schedules.

Equipment Youll Use

• Mowers (riding and push) aerators verticutters string trimmers edgers tillers hand tools.

• Vehicles: Trucks ATVs tractors front-end loaders forklifts.

• Irrigation tools: Timers pipe risers pumps valves.

Youllneed to get certified inATV forklift and heavy equipmentoperation.

What youll need to do the job:

Required:

• Basic knowledge of yard care equipment.

• Ability to use hand tools (rakes shovels trimmers etc.) for hours at a time.

• Valid drivers license.

• Comfort working outdoors in various mountain weather conditions forlong periods.

• Capable oflifting/carrying at least50 lbs.

• Availability to work someweekends/holidays

Preferred (but not required):

• Background in lawn/turf care.

• Experience with flowers trees or plants.

• Irrigation system knowledge and repair.

• Safety Focus: Wear proper PPE follow safety protocols use proper lifting techniques andmaintainequipment safely.

• Physical Demands: Very physical extended time outdoors lifting 50lbs repetitive tool use bending standing etc. Mountain weather can include heat cold wind or rain.

Is This a Good Fit

Yes if you:

• Enjoy physical outdoor work and landscaping/gardening.

• Like working in a scenic mountain environment with access to hiking/biking.

• Can handle variable weather and long hours on your feet.

• Are reliable self-motivated andsafety-conscious.

• Challenges: Physically demanding weather exposure potential for variable schedules (including weekends/holidays) andcoordinating aroundevents.

Required Experience:

Junior IC