Ground Maintenance Staff

kalaharijobs; Pocono Manor (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is hiring an Outdoor Grounds Keeper for our Pocono Manor, PA location. You will maintain outdoor spaces, trim and care for plants, shrubs, and trees, and help with snow removal and hazard removal to welcome guests with pristine grounds.

As part of our team, you’ll follow our Lead with Love Promise by keeping equipment clean, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring grounds are safe and attractive for visitors and associates alike.

Qualifications

• One year of landscape experience is helpful.
• Knowledge in planting and shrub maintenance required.
• Previous experience with exterior plant maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all plants and grounds including picking up trash, watering plants, shrubs, trees and flowers as necessary.
• Trim, prune, fertilize and maintain all trees, plants and shrubs on the grounds.
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in good working condition through personal inspection and by following the manufacturer’s preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure resort grounds are maintained so that guests are not inconvenienced by repairs or maintenance.

Skills

Landscape experience

Plant maintenance

Exterior maintenance

Job description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don't just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Outdoor Grounds Keeper

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an Outdoor Grounds Keeper. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds outside the building to include but not limited to trimming of grass, trees, shrubs, removal, and planting of all types of plants, as well as snow removal and hazards/obstructions removal.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You'll maintain clean, safe, and visually appealing outdoor spaces, creating a welcoming first impression for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all plants and grounds to include but not limited to pick up all trash, water all plants, shrubs, trees, flowers, as necessary.


• Trim, prune, fertilize and maintain all trees, plants and shrubs on the grounds.


• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the manufacturer’s preventative maintenance programs.


• Ensure resort grounds are maintained so that guests are not inconvenienced because of repairs or maintenance.

What We’re Looking For

• One year of landscape experience is helpful.


• Knowledge in planting and shrub maintenance required.


• Previous experience with exterior plant maintenance preferred.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within


• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation


• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates


• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts


• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers, America's Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.