GROUNDSKEEPER

Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; Town of Wilmington (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain a visually appealing outdoor space and ensure safe operations of landscaping equipment.

You will perform mowing, trimming, pruning, irrigation, and seasonal cleanup while delivering friendly, guest-focused service. This role requires knowledge of gardening techniques, sprinkler systems, and chemicals, with the ability to lift heavy loads, work nights or weekends, and drive a company vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gardening techniques.
• Working knowledge with sprinkler systems and landscaping equipment.
• Understanding of fertilizer, pesticide, and gasoline dispensing.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Perform daily lawn care: mowing, weeding, raking, trimming, watering, seeding of lawns and shrubs.
• Follow safety guidelines for equipment and chemical handling.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, trucks, golf carts, and power tools.
• Use hand tools (loppers, saws, shovels) efficiently.
• Apply insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays.
• Assist in irrigation audits and repairs.
• Participate in various maintenance or landscaping projects.
• Remove snow using shovel or snow blower.
• Carry out carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Provide friendly, guest-focused service to attendees.
• Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
• Maintain property per QA manual.

Skills

Gardening

Night/weekend readiness

Team player

Tools

Sprinkler systems

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Summary:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining a visually appealing and functional outdoor space. The Groundskeeper performs a variety of tasks such as mowing grass, raking, pruning, weeding, pest control and trash removal. This position is responsible for proper maintenance of equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs daily lawncare to include mowing, weeding, raking, trimming, watering, and seeding of lawns and shrubbery.
• Follows all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and handling of chemicals.
• Operates and maintains landscaping equipment, trucks, golf carts, and power tools.
• Operates and maintains hand tools, such as loppers, saws, and shovels efficiently.
• Utilize insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases.
• Assists in conducting irrigation audits and performing irrigation repairs.
• Participates in different maintenance or landscaping projects.
• Remove snow by shovel or snow blower.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Approach all encounters with guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Prioritize tasks based upon importance and urgency with conscious planning and thoughtful decision making.
• Maintain property by following the quality assurance manual.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of gardening techniques.
• Working knowledge with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment.

• Understanding of fertilizer, pesticide, and gasoline dispensing.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly, lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead and move safely over uneven terrain.
• Use of repetitive motion, standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.
• Noise levels may be moderate to loud.
• May be exposed to dust, pollen, grasses, landscaping, and various chemicals and moving mechanical equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment required where necessary.
• Will experience occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Valid driver's license required, this position may be expected to drive a motorized vehicle which requires close and distance vision, sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, etc.