Grounds Worker

ADP; Nisswa (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN is seeking a dependable Grounds Worker to maintain resort grounds, operate equipment, water plants, collect waste, deliver firewood, and keep outdoor areas guest-ready.

You'll use ALICE ticketing for service requests, drive resort vehicles, and coordinate with the safety and security team. Weekend and holiday availability is required. This hands-on role offers growth within Cote Hospitality and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and in varied outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Physical stamina for long outdoor shifts (6–7 hours) and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Basic reading of chemical labels and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate resort machinery safely and follow tool-specific safety precautions.
• Water flowers and maintain planting beds across the property.
• Collect garbage and recyclables, keeping guest areas clean.
• Deliver firewood to cabins and common areas promptly and cheerfully.
• Mow lawns and maintain turf as part of regular landscaping.
• Support ongoing landscaping upkeep like trimming and edging.
• Respond to ALICE tickets and update status as tasks are completed.
• Drive resort vehicles to transport supplies and materials.
• Communicate supply needs to supervision and assist with ordering.
• Maintain equipment used in daily grounds operations.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Time management

Positive attitude

Flexible hours

Reading chemical labels

Tools

ALICE ticketing system

Job description

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Grounds Worker

Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3287

Salary Range: $15.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Position Overview:

Grand View Lodge is looking for a dependable, energetic Grounds Worker to help keep our resort property looking great and running smoothly for our guests. This is a hands-on, active role where no two days look exactly the same; you'll operate equipment and machinery, water and maintain flowers and plantings, collect garbage and recyclables across the property, deliver firewood to guest cabins and common areas, and respond to service requests through our ALICE ticketing system. The grounds team is a critical part of the guest experience, and the work you do shows up everywhere guests look and everywhere they go.

About Grand View Lodge & Cote Hospitality

For over 100 years, Cote Hospitality has crafted transformative guest experiences across world-class resorts and camps. At Grand View Lodge, that means exceptional wellness woven into a full resort lifestyle, golf, dining, events, and more, all grounded in our CoteCares culture of belonging, respect, and shared purpose. We're invested in your growth here: this role comes with real opportunity to advance and expand your skills within our Safety & Security department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate resort machinery and equipment safely and responsibly; following all recommended safety precautions for each tool and machine used on property.
• Water flowers, maintain planting beds, and support the overall appearance of resort landscaping across all areas of the property.
• Collect garbage and recyclables from guest areas, cabins, and common spaces throughout the day; keeping the resort clean and guest-ready at all times.
• Deliver firewood to guest cabins, fire pits, and common areas promptly and with a friendly, helpful attitude.
• Mow lawns and maintain turf areas across the resort property on a regular schedule.
• Support ongoing landscaping upkeep; trimming, edging, weeding, and general care of planted areas and green spaces.
• Contribute to the overall appearance and upkeep of the resort; you take pride in keeping Grand View Lodge looking its best for every guest, every day.
• Monitor and respond to service requests through the ALICE ticketing system, completing tasks efficiently and updating ticket status accurately.
• Drive resort vehicles to transport supplies, firewood, equipment, and materials across the property as needed.
• Identify supply needs and communicate them to your supervisor; assist with ordering as directed.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment used in daily grounds operations.
• Communicate openly with your crew, supervisor, and other resort departments; support other teams with additional duties as assigned.
• This is a resort hospitality role; availability on weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak seasons is required.

What you bring:

• A valid driver's license with a clean record; required; if licensed in another state, must be eligible to obtain an appropriate Minnesota license.
• Comfort operating equipment and machinery; prior grounds, landscaping, or resort operations experience is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with ALICE or similar property service ticketing systems preferred; willingness to learn required.
• Physical stamina to be on your feet for 6–7 hours, walking, lifting, reaching, and bending throughout a full outdoor shift; ability to occasionally lift over 50 lbs.
• A positive, can-do attitude; you show up ready to work, take initiative, and pitch in wherever needed.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work flexible hours to meet the pace of a busy resort.
• Basic ability to read chemical labels and submit clear written reports or assessments as needed.

You’ll be part of a team that genuinely invests in its people. CoteCares isn't a tagline, it's how we show up for each other every day. You'll have the tools, support, and team culture to do your best work, with real opportunity to grow your career across the entire Cote Hospitality organization.