GSLP: Grounds Keeping Specialist

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation is seeking a Grounds Maintenance team member for SkyPark. The role covers mowing, trimming, litter pickup, landscaping, fence repair, and general grounds upkeep to ensure a positive first impression for guests.

This full-time position requires 18+, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Responsibilities include equipment operation, plant care, and routine maintenance across various locations on the property.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim grass using hand tools and landscaping equipment.
• Maintain and improve park grounds and cleanliness.
• Rake, mulch, prune, and perform minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• Water plants and apply fertilizer; manage daily checks of park elements.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities

Job Summary

As a member of our Grounds maintenance Team, you will be responsible for the general upkeep of the SkyPark’s grounds. This will include responsibilities such as mowing / trimming the grass, picking up litter, walkway, step repair, landscaping duties, fence repair, and other responsibilities as needed. You are responsible for the first impression guests and team members get when they first reach the resort grounds. This is a full-time position.

Essential Job Functions (including but not limited to,)

• Cut and trim grass.
• Utilize hand tools and landscaping maintenance equipment to maintain and improve the appearance of the park grounds.
• Maintain and enhance park cleanliness
• Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth.
• Pick up litter around the park.
• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Responsible for any new plantings on the property.
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance on park elements, such as the water feature
• Must work you schedule
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (knowledge, skills, certifications, education, etc)

• Must be at least 18.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• You have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications (knowledge, skills, certifications, education, etc)

• Grounds Maintenance experience is helpful but not required.
• You enjoy being outside
• You can be flexible with interruptions, changes, and unexpected events.
• You are energetic and personable
• You have problem solving skills
• You maintain a positive attitude
• Must adhere to policies and procedures in the GSLP Handbook

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand for 6-8 hours at a time

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs

Work Environment:

• This is an oudoor position with exposure to the elements at times.
• Your daily assignments will be in various locations around the property.

Position type and expected hours of work:

This position is full-time, year-round day and weekend position. Overtime may or may not be available

Travel: