Grounds & Maintenance

Bennett-Hospitality-Management; Ennis (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

El Western Cabins & Lodges in Ennis, Montana seeks a hands-on Grounds & Property Maintenance person to care for 16 acres of grounds, cabins, and equipment year-round. Responsibilities include landscaping, irrigation, seasonal repairs, and basic construction tasks to keep guest areas attractive and safe.

The role shifts with the seasons from outdoor landscaping and equipment operation to winter snow removal, weatherization, and deferred maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping or groundskeeping preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with hands-on skills in maintenance.
• Ability to work year-round and adapt to seasonal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flower beds, lawns, and guest areas; operate irrigation.
• Perform repairs, basic carpentry, painting, and weatherization as needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests and prep cabins for seasons.
• Keep tools and equipment organized and maintained.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

General maintenance

Hand tools operation

Irrigation & landscape care

Equipment operation

Tools

Power tools

Equipment upkeep

Job description

Description

GROUNDS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Year-Round Position

El Western Cabins & Lodges | Ennis, Montana

Position Summary

The Grounds & Property Maintenance position is a hands-on, year-round role responsible for helpingmaintain El Western’s 16-acre property, landscaped grounds, cabins, equipment, tools, and generalproperty infrastructure.

Responsibilities change throughout the year based on the season and property needs. During our primaryoperating season, the position focuses heavily on landscaping, irrigation, groundskeeping, equipmentoperation, and day-to-day maintenance. During the winter and lower-occupancy season, the focus shifts tosnow and debris removal, equipment and tool maintenance, seasonal weatherization, repairs, deferredmaintenance, property improvements, and light construction projects.

This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, takes pride in their work, and enjoys a variety of hands-on projects.

Grounds & Landscaping

• During the primary operating season, responsibilities include:
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, landscaped areas, and outdoor guest spaces
• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns
• Set, move, and monitor hand-line irrigation throughout the property
• Assist with planting, weeding, pruning, watering, and seasonal flower care
• Maintain clean and attractive grounds and guest areas
• Remove garbage, branches, debris, and other materials as needed
• Assist with event and group setup, including moving tables, chairs, and equipment
• Support general day-to-day property upkeep

Property Maintenance & Repairs

• Year-round maintenance responsibilities may include:
• Complete general property and cabin repairs
• Identify and report maintenance concerns
• Assist with preventative and deferred maintenance
• Perform painting, staining, caulking, fencing, and similar projects
• Assist with repairs and upkeep of decks, railings, walkways, outdoor structures, and other propertyfeatures
• Complete basic plumbing, carpentry, hardware, and repair projects as trained and able
• Assist with furniture assembly, installation, and replacement
• Support property improvement and light construction projects
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance and work areas

Equipment & Tool Maintenance

• Clean, inspect, maintain, and organize property tools and equipment
• Perform routine equipment servicing and preventative maintenance as trained
• Identify damaged or worn tools, equipment, and parts
• Complete basic repairs as trained and able
• Maintain organized inventories of tools, parts, supplies, and maintenance materials
• Prepare seasonal equipment for use and storage
• Assist with maintaining landscaping, irrigation, snow-removal, and other property equipment

Winter & Off-Season Responsibilities

• Winter responsibilities shift away from regular lawn and landscape maintenance and focus primarily onproperty upkeep, repair, and preparation.
• Duties may include:
• Snow removal and maintaining safe access around cabins, buildings, walkways, and guest areas
• Debris and property cleanup as weather allows
• Seasonal weatherization of cabins, buildings, equipment, irrigation systems, and other propertyassets
• Winterizing and preparing seasonal equipment for storage
• Preparing equipment and property systems for spring reopening
• Tool, equipment, and machine maintenance and organization
• Deep organization of maintenance areas, storage spaces, parts, and supplies
• Cabin repairs and deferred maintenance
• Preventative maintenance throughout cabins and property buildings
• Interior and exterior repair and improvement projects
• Painting, staining, caulking, trim work, and similar projects
• Light construction and carpentry projects as trained and able
• Assisting with property projects that are best completed during lower occupancy
• Preparing cabins, grounds, equipment, and property systems for the upcoming operating season
• Training will be provided for maintenance, equipment, and project work. Employees will only be expected toperform tasks they have been trained and are able to safely complete.

Requirements

Physical Expectations

This is a physically demanding, active position that requires the ability to:

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Bend, squat, kneel, reach, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Remain active and on your feet throughout shifts
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Work in varying Montana weather conditions
• Move tools, equipment, supplies, furniture, and building materials
• Safely operate landscaping, maintenance, and snow-removal equipment after appropriate training

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Mechanically inclined with an interest in maintenance and repair
• Comfortable working with tools, equipment, and machinery
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong practical problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn new maintenance, repair, and construction skills
• Able to adjust priorities as property needs change
• Professional and courteous when interacting with guests
• Pride in maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and well-cared-for property

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, property maintenance, construction, equipmentoperation, mechanical repair, or a similar hands-on role is preferred but not required.

Experience in every area is not expected. We value employees who are dependable, willing to learn,comfortable working with their hands, and able to take on a variety of responsibilities throughout the year.