Groundskeeper

Blue Water; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campground, resort, and outdoor spaces, performing mowing, trash cleanup, site maintenance, and basic carpentry or painting to support opening activities and guest readiness.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in hospitality groundskeeping, knowledge of lawn care equipment, and a strong guest-service mindset. Forklift cert is a plus; ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.

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.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to stay on task and work independently.
• Interest in providing exceptional guest service.
• All-Hands-On-Deck mindset! (required)

Responsibilities

• Provide manual labor to support campground opening activities, including basic carpentry, painting, and cleaning.
• Prepares the grounds daily as necessary, including picking up all visible trash from the front entrance and around the entire property/grounds.
• Maintain designated areas of the property.
• This includes site cleaning, lawn maintenance and care, trash pickup and removal, and arranging furniture or fixtures.
• Maintain flower beds and other trimmed landscaping.
• Keeps work areas and storage areas well-maintained and clean.
• 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.
• Provide excellent guest service to help move or position furniture or fixtures.
• Provide directional support or guidance to guests through the property.
• Work 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.
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Guest service mindset

All-Hands-On-Deck

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Lawn care machines

Forklift certification

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.

Benefits eligibility

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

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide excellent guest service to help move or position furniture or fixtures
• Provide directional support or guidance to guests through the property.
• 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.
• 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
• Attention to detail
• Ability to stay on task and work independently
• Interest in providing exceptional guest service.
• All-Hands-On-Deck mindset! (required)

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.

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.