Lead Grounds Maintenance Technician — Snow & Landscaping

guestservices; Biwabik (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, seeks a Grounds Maintenance Lead to coordinate landscaping, snow removal, irrigation, and safety inspections year-round. You will mentor technicians and ensure quality work across seasons.

You will work with the Director of Facilities to plan seasonal tasks, operate and maintain landscape equipment, and keep the property safe, clean, and guest-ready for events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of landscaping experience.
• Proficiency with mowing, trimming, planting, pruning and general landscape tasks.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, skid loaders, plow trucks, snow blowers, shovels, spreaders, irrigation).
• Valid driver's license; Class A preferred.
• English literacy (reading/writing).
• Ability to travel between resort locations; physically capable outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and provide feedback to grounds maintenance and snow removal technicians.
• Plan and coordinate landscaping and groundskeeping tasks seasonally with the Director.
• Perform mowing, string trimming, planting, pruning, and other landscape maintenance tasks.
• Participate in snow removal operations, including plowing, sanding, and salting.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Assist with inventory management of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Communicate maintenance needs and project updates to the Director.
• Ensure proper watering and irrigation system operation.
• Maintain cleanliness after events; trash and recycling management.
• Inspect grounds regularly and report issues.
• Document snow removal activities in logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Time management

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Lawn mowers

Skid loaders

Plow trucks

Snow blowers

Shovels

Salt spreaders

Irrigation systems

Job description

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, seeks a Grounds Maintenance Lead to coordinate landscaping, snow removal, irrigation, and safety inspections year-round. You will mentor technicians and ensure quality work across seasons.

You will work with the Director of Facilities to plan seasonal tasks, operate and maintain landscape equipment, and keep the property safe, clean, and guest-ready for events and daily operations.