Groundskeeper - Big Sur

Guest Services; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform skilled and routine maintenance for park grounds, landscaping, and housekeeping tasks to keep facilities clean, safe, and well‑presented. The role includes custodial work, trash removal, lawn care, and basic repairs in outdoor and indoor spaces.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work in various weather conditions, and a focus on safety. Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to identify problems and report to management.

Responsibilities

• Pull trash from receptacles and replace bags.
• Clean outdoor areas, patios, sidewalks.
• Maintain landscaping; mow lawns; trim trees/shrubbery.
• Operate lawn mowers and perform basic maintenance.
• Clean interiors and restrooms; replenish supplies.
• Set up or remove tables, chairs, barricades for events.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards to management.

Skills

Customer service

Sanitation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Lawn mowers

Cleaning supplies

Painting supplies

Job description

Compensation Amount:18.50 USD Hourly

Job Summary:The Groundskeeper performs skilled and routine maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and sanitation of the facility. The Groundskeeper performs custodial and maintenance activities for park grounds, landscaping areas, equipment, and facilities.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pull trash from trash receptacles.
• Replace trash bags as needed.
• Clear trash from tables and floors/grounds.
• Clean patios and sidewalks, and all outdoor areas.
• Pick up leaves and litter from grounds.
• Trim and prunes tree branches.
• Pull and remove weeds, mow lawns, and maintain landscaping.
• Operate and perform maintenance on lawn mowers such as changing oil, and parts lubrication and adjustment.
• Maintain exterior of unit; paint as directed and needed.
• Repair exterior benches and sprinklers.
• Irrigate gardens and lawns.
• Dig up ground for flower beds, ditches and holes for sign posts.
• Clean offices, recreation rooms, restrooms and locker rooms.
• Replenish supplies as needed.
• Set up or remove folding tables, chairs, barricades, traffic cones or similar objects as directed for special events.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMoving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise moves in a constantly changing environment. Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.Ability to stand for the entire work day. Works in wet and slippery conditions. Frequently works in a hot and damp indoor/outdoor environment. Frequently immerses hands in water. Climbing steps regularly. Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.Reading and writing work-related documents in English.Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co‑workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co‑workers in English.Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast‑paced kitchen.Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Lawn and garden tools (including lawn mowers, weed‑wrackers, ladder, watering hose, etc.).
• Cleaning Supplies (including detergents, chemicals, mops, brooms, scourers, hand towels, etc.).
• Painting Supplies (including paintbrushes, rollers, paint, etc.).

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best‑in‑class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full‑service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.