Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Tech

Great River Resort & Casino; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Great River Resort & Casino is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain lawn care and landscaping across the property, including seasonal snow removal. The role encompasses planting, trimming, debris removal, and basic facility maintenance tasks such as painting and minor plumbing or electrical work.

You will operate typical grounds equipment and coordinate with other departments to ensure a safe guest environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of lawn care and landscaping.
• Ability to properly and safely operate lawn equipment (tractors, mowers, snowplow truck, spreaders).
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment and safety standards (OSHA/SDS).
• Ability to use a computer, email, and work-order system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the grounds for guests and staff.
• Perform grounds maintenance: mowing, weeding, planting, trimming, and debris removal.
• Assist with general building upkeep including painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and vehicles; apply fertilizers or chemicals as directed.
• Shovel and plow snow; spread salt as needed; ensure sidewalks and parking areas are safe.

Skills

Lawn care

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Basic repair awareness

Communication with guests

Tools

Trash compactor

Tractors

Mowers

Snowplow truck

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Great River Resort & Casino is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain lawn care and landscaping across the property, including seasonal snow removal. The role encompasses planting, trimming, debris removal, and basic facility maintenance tasks such as painting and minor plumbing or electrical work.

You will operate typical grounds equipment and coordinate with other departments to ensure a safe guest environment.