Groundskeeper (Year Round)

Alyeska Resort; Alyeska (AK); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Wage: From $21 per hour

Employee Housing

Paid time off & holidays

Free Mountain Pass

Employee discounts on resort services

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Alyeska Resort is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty and safety of our outdoor spaces in Girdwood, Alaska. This year-round position involves various responsibilities including landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and facility upkeep.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys working outdoors, and can operate small vehicles and equipment. We offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, and a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits including medical insurance and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and move up to 80 lbs and push/pull up to 150 lbs.
• Must pass a D.O.T. physical.
• Experience operating small equipment helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds appearance and safety year-round.
• Mow, trim, cut, and prune as needed.
• Shovel and plow snow in winter.

Skills

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Valid driver’s license

Ability to operate small equipment

Tools

Sand truck

Plow truck

Job description

Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? Do you take pride in ensuring grounds are safe, clean, and visually appealing? If you are detail-oriented in your craft and want to be part of a fun dynamic team, then Alyeska Resort is for you!

We’re looking for Groundskeeper professionals to join our team in Girdwood, Alaska.

What You’ll Do

As a Groundskeeper (Year-Round), you’ll play a key role in maintaining the overall appearance and safety of our grounds, including landscaping, lawn care, facility upkeep, and more. Your responsibilities include:

Summer

• Mow and trim all lawns.
• Cut and prune trees as directed.
• Assist in maintenance of gardens.
• Repair potholes on resort roadways and parking lots.
• Maintenance of drainage ditches and runoff zones.
• Set up and tear down tents as needed for events.

Winter

• Set up and assist in efficient parking at Day lodge parking lot.
• Maintain necessary signage to facilitate smooth traffic flow in all areas at Alyeska Resort.
• Sand by hand or with sand truck as needed.
• Maintain barrels of sand for traction at building entries/exits.
• Shovel/remove ice on walkways around hot and other buildings.
• Plow parking lots and roadways with truck.
• Operate skid steer loader with snow blower on hotel pathways.
• Clear snow as needed from roofs.
• Do daily inspection of all parking lots, sidewalks, roadways and entry/exits of all buildings for icy conditions.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain clean workspace.
• Take responsibility for equipment and vehicles you operate.
• Clean up trash around buildings, roadways and parking lots.

What We Offer

• Starting Wage: From $21 per hour
• Employee Housing for a small fee
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid time off & holidays
• Free Mountain Pass for employees and qualified dependents
• Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, and spa services
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)

What We Need

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate small equipment and vehicles, including sand and plow trucks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a D.O.T. physical.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 80 lbs. and push/pull up to 150 lbs.

What to Expect

• Be on alert and at times, on your feet for long periods, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy resort environment.
• Adapt to seasonal changes around the resort and special events.
• Physical demands: ability to lift up to 80 lbs., bend, stoop, walk, push or pull heavy equipment and stand for extended periods of time.

About Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort is a world-class destination nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska, just 45 minutes south of Anchorage. With a 299-room hotel, a Nordic Spa, and a renowned ski area, we offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where employees can work hard, play hard, and live the adventure!

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.