Groundskeeper

Blue Water; Lewis Corner (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Water is seeking a Groundskeeper for Sun Outdoors Frontier Town in Berlin, MD to perform landscaping and outdoor maintenance, ensuring all external areas are well-maintained.

The role requires 1+ year of hospitality groundskeeping, knowledge of lawn care equipment, and a willingness to work outdoors. Seasonal position with opportunities for teamwork across guest services, housekeeping, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• At least 1+ year of hospitality experience in groundskeeping (required).
• Working knowledge of lawn care equipment and machines (required).
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide manual labor to support campground opening activities (carpentry, painting, cleaning).
• Prepare grounds daily and pick up visible trash around the property.
• Maintain designated areas of the property and garden beds.
• Operate basic lawn care equipment and possibly larger machinery.
• Provide guest assistance to move or position furniture or fixtures.
• Collaborate with guest service, housekeeping, maintenance teams to exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Lawn care equipment

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Forklift certification (bonus)

Job description

Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, 8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, Maryland, United States of America

Job Description

Dive into Blue Water! We're a fast-growing hospitality crew, bringing joy through RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions since 2002. From cozy campsites to splashy water parks to luxe suites, we create unforgettable guest experiences.
Love making memories? Come ride the wave with us and join our team!

INTRODUCTION TO ROLE
A Groundskeeper's responsibility is to perform a variety of landscaping and outdoor maintenance activities, such as mowing, trash clean-up and removal, and site maintenance. This role ensures that all external areas, including sites and communal areas, are well-maintained.

• Seasonal roles are not eligible for health benefits
• Seasonal roles are eligible for sick time and holiday pay.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Provide manual labor to support the campground's opening activities, including basic carpentry, painting, and cleaning.
• Prepares the grounds daily as necessary. Includes picking up all visible trash from the front entrance and around the entire property/grounds.
• Maintain designated areas of the property
• This includes activities such as site cleaning. Lawn maintenance and care, trash pickup and removal, and arrangement of furniture or fixtures.
• Maintain flower beds and other trimmed landscaping.
• Keeps work areas and storage areas well-maintained and clean.

Operating Lawn Care equipment and machinery:

• Operates small handheld manual or power equipment for basic lawn care, such as weedwhackers and hedge trimmers.
• May also use larger equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, forklifts, etc.

Guest Services:

• Provide excellent guest service to help move or position furniture or fixtures
• Provide directional support or guidance to guests through the property.

Teamwork:

• Works cohesively with guest service, housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to exceed guest expectations and achieve company and departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides regular and reliable attendance.

Safety Guidelines:

• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• At least 1+ year of hospitality experience in groundskeeping (required)
• Working knowledge of lawn care equipment and machines (required)
• Forklift certification is a plus
• Ability to stay on task and work independently
• Interest in providing exceptional guest service.

WHAT IT TAKES (Physical Requirements)

• Movement:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.
• Ability to Lift:
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 75-100 pounds (with the assistance of a team lift or a hand tool).
• Vision:
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ready to make waves with us?

Blue Water is raising the standard of excellence and innovation in real estate development and hospitality with every entity brought on board.

Blue Water Development Corporation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to making employment decisions based on merit. We are also committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws providing for equal employment opportunities and all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.

Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, 8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, Maryland, United States of America