Groundskeeper Seasonal

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Maintenance team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Located in Williams Arizona the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel is the place to get your career on the right track! Open year-round the Grand Canyon Railway operates scenic train rides a full-service restaurant pub retail shops and 3-diamond hotel. No matter what your job is you will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

Were hiring a seasonal Groundskeeper - all aboard for a fun and exciting job!

Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of The Grand Canyon Railway property grounds while maintaining a positive attitude and professional appearance.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time

Seasonal DateS: 10/19/2026 - 2/1/2027

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Why Grand Canyon Railway
We are a welcoming community who work hard share a real passion for the environment and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection we are proud to offer these unique Grand Canyon experiences.

Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:

• No employee housing available
• A fast-paced exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Free gym and pool access
• Free train tickets
• Free entry to Bearizona
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Fully understand and support Xanterras Mission Statement Cultural Pillars Community Commitment and Core and operate all hand and power tools including lawn mowers edgers trimmers etc.
• Maintain and operate automatic sprinkler system in its entirety including determining and executing proper irrigation schedules for lawn and shrub areas.
• Maintain and care for vegetation including disease identification fertilization trimming pruning transplanting planting and the like.
• Maintain fire defensive perimeter around assigned buildings.
• If necessary plow sidewalks for snow removal.
• Trim trees shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned power tools and mowers.
• Follow all applicable safety risk management and environmental policies and procedures as related to the Gardener position.
• Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be mechanically Inclined.
• Must be at least 19 years of age to operate equipment.
• A valid Arizona Drivers License and be able to comply with the Xanterra/GCR Company Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in turf and shrub care or landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of lawn care equipment including use and maintenance.
• Knowledge of rooms and hotel layout on GCR property including general knowledge of Xanterra Grand Canyon Railway guest services with the ability to convey information to the guests.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly standing walking balancing climbing twisting eye/hand coordination manual dexterity handling wrist motion bending/ stooping ascending and descending ladder.
• Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.
• Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift push pull or carry objects.
• Constant carrying bending stooping lifting pushing and pulling items weighing up to 10lbs.
• Frequently carrying bending stooping lifting pushing and pulling items weighing up to 25lbs.
• Occasionally carrying bending stooping lifting pushing and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
• Constantly listening hearing seeing and speaking.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.