Groundskeeper II

Sky Ranche; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Ranch is seeking a Grounds Keeper II to support the Grounds Manager in caring for the camp’s property. This role helps ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests by performing maintenance, mowing, planting, and landscape upkeep.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement and mission. Experience ranges from zero to two years in grounds or lawncare, with a high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Zero to two years’ experience in grounds or lawncare.
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, operations, and materials used in grounds maintenance.
• Good interpersonal skills that demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
• Ability to understand basic English and communicate mission and vision to others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and upkeep of all grounds areas of camp, maintaining a clean, desirable, healthy and safe landscape.
• Maintain grounds and upkeep the overall look and feel of the property, including fences, mowing, planting, fertilizing, cleaning, trimming, weeding and cutting lawns & brushlands.
• Assist maintenance and fleet with general facilities needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Equipment maintenance

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ.

The Grounds Keeper II supports the Grounds Manager in overseeing the physical care, maintenance, and appearance of the camp property. This position helps exceed guest expectations of the overall maintenance, cleanliness, ambiance, and beauty of the campsite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preventative maintenance and upkeep of all grounds areas of camp, maintaining a clean, desirable, healthy and safe landscape.
• Maintain grounds and upkeep the overall look and feel of the property. This includes, but is not limited to building fences, mowing, planting, fertilizing, cleaning, trimming, weeding and cutting lawns & brushlands.
• Assist maintenance and fleet with general facilities needs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Zero to two years’ experience in grounds or lawncare.

KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of tools, methods, operations, and materials used in grounds maintenance.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good interpersonal skills that consistently demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
• Ability to work with team members in a manner that builds mutual trust, respect, accountability, and cooperation.
• Ability to exercise basic critical thinking skills and take appropriate level of initiative.
• Ability to maintain equipment and vehicles, record information, and to follow a preventative maintenance program.
• Ability to understand basic English. Professional and accurate communication with others.
• Ability to communicate the mission and vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.

EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY

• Lawn equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Works outdoors majority of the time, exposed to the seasonal weather elements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical effort required on a routine basis; ability to use up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry, or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination, including lifting and pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects.
• Requires a lot of physical agility for doing majority of assigned work, including but not limited to bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under items and in tight spaces or on the ground; stooping, and climbing step stools or ladder. Must be able to access all parts of buildings from roofs, attics, crawlspaces, etc.

OTHER

Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must be able to fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement. An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.

Commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.

Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.

Sky Ranch is a year-round recreational camp ministry, with locations in Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Our mission is to lead youth and families to know and follow Christ. For over 70 years, we’ve created experiences in engaging camp environments, helping parents and leaders inspire, challenge, and encourage. Come join us!