GROUNDSKEEPER

Zia Park Casino; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Hobbs, NM, is seeking a facilities maintenance teammate. The role supports hospitality operations with groundskeeping, basic electrical/mechanical tasks, and proactive issue resolution.

The starting salary is posted at $14.50 per hour, with benefits such as health coverage and 401(k) eligibility, depending on position. This is a full-time on-site role with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Facilities maintenance experience in hospitality or related field, or groundskeeping/landscaping experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical and basic finishing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels.
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive approach to dealing with issues.

Responsibilities

• Pressure washes outside of casino, decks, entrances to the casino, and other areas as needed and/or as directed.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Removes all trash from parking lot as needed.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Water’s lawn and shrubs; trims plants as needed.
• Cleans out drainage, ditches, and culverts.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment.
• Makes and maintains areas in a sanitary manner.
• Maintains confidentiality in all company matters.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Groundskeeping/landscaping

Strong problem-solving

Strong written/verbal communication

Electrical/mechanical basics

Team collaboration

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Pressure washes outside of casino, decks, entrances to the casino, and other areas as needed and/or as directed.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Removes all trash from parking lot as needed.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Water’s lawn and shrubs; trims plants as needed.
• Cleans out drainage, ditches, and culverts.
• Maintains cleanliness of outside smoking area.
• Maintains parking lots and adjacent areas in a sanitary manner.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Facilities maintenance experience in hospitality or related field, or groundskeeping/landscaping experience required.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical and basic finishing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive approach to dealing with issues.

Language Skills

Must have good written and oral communication and organizational skills. Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have acceptable driving history as determined by Penn National Gaming’s auto insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We're changing entertainment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

$14.50 per hr.