High-Elevation Grounds Keeper & Irrigation Specialist

YMCA of the Rockies; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to beautify and maintain outdoor spaces at altitude. You will care for plants, operate irrigation systems, and support snow removal to keep guests and staff safe and comfortable.

Responsibilities include performing routine landscaping tasks, assisting with trail and road grooming, and reporting improvement needs to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. A valid driver's license and ability to read English are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of horticulture, including planting and care of flowers, trees, shrubs, and grass is preferred.
• Experience operating small power tools and landscaping equipment such as lawn tractors, push mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws is preferred.
• Ability to safely and effectively use larger equipment (e.g., tractors, skid steer loaders, backhoes) is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read and follow sketches, maps, and diagrams written in English.
• Must possess a valid U.S. state-issued driver’s license and meet driving requirements.
• Strong public relations, time management, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve existing landscaped and natural areas across Snow Mountain Ranch.
• Operate, inspect, and perform routine maintenance on underground irrigation/sprinkler systems.
• Plant and care for flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf according to seasonal needs and assignments from the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform daily snow removal and shoveling during the winter season to ensure guest and staff safety.
• Assist with trail and road grooming operations as needed.
• Make recommendations for improvements or corrective actions to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Landscaping equipment operation

English reading maps/diagrams

Valid US driver’s license

Public relations & time management

Tools

Lawn tractors

Push mowers

Weed eaters

Chainsaws

Skid steer loaders

Job description

The YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to beautify and maintain outdoor spaces at altitude. You will care for plants, operate irrigation systems, and support snow removal to keep guests and staff safe and comfortable.

Responsibilities include performing routine landscaping tasks, assisting with trail and road grooming, and reporting improvement needs to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. A valid driver's license and ability to read English are required.