Lead Groundskeeper

Berkshire East Mountain Resort; Charlemont (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire East Mountain Resort is seeking a hardworking Lead Groundskeeper to oversee outdoor maintenance and safety across the resort. You will perform hands-on landscaping while supervising a small crew, preparing grounds for winter ski season and spring/summer use to ensure a pristine guest experience from arrival to departure.

The role focuses on hands-on work, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations while maintaining pathways, parking lots, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of progressive groundskeeping experience, preferably in resort or hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team.
• Must be physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on uneven terrain.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: supervise, train, and schedule daily tasks for the groundskeeping crew.
• Grounds Maintenance: oversee lawn care, weed control, pruning, planting, and mulching of beds and common areas.
• Winter Operations: lead snow and ice removal with plows, snowblowers, and hand tools; apply sand and de-icers.
• Property Upkeep: ensure parking lots, walkways, and access points are clean and safe.
• Equipment Management: operate and maintain power tools, mowers, tractors, and snow equipment.
• Safety Compliance: monitor hazards and ensure pesticide/chemical applications comply with regs.
• Facilities: maintain buildings and testing equipment as needed.
• Guest Service: provide courteous directions and assistance to guests.

Skills

Team Leadership

Grounds Maintenance

Winter Operations

Property Upkeep

Equipment Management

Safety Compliance

Guest Service

Job description

Lead Groundskeeper** at a ski resort directs a maintenance team to ensure the exterior grounds are safe, clean, and visually appealing year-round. Responsibilities include supervising seasonal staff, planning landscaping schedules, managing snow and ice removal, and maintaining resort pathways, parking lots, and recreational spaces.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated **Lead Groundskeeper** to oversee the outdoor aesthetics, safety, and general maintenance of our resort. In this role, you will perform hands‑on landscaping and property maintenance while supervising a small crew of groundskeepers. You will be critical in preparing the resort grounds for both the bustling winter ski season and the busy summer/fall recreation months, ensuring a pristine guest experience from arrival to departure.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule daily tasks for the groundskeeping crew.
• Grounds Maintenance: Oversee lawn care, weed control, tree pruning, planting, and mulching of resort flower beds and common areas.
• Winter Operations: Lead snow and ice removal efforts using plows, snowblowers, and hand shovels. Apply sand, salt, and de‑icers to walkways, staircases, and parking lots to prevent slips.
• Property Upkeep: Ensure parking lots, roadways, guest drop‑off zones, and recreational access points are free of trash, debris, and fallen limbs. Clear and maintain drainage ditches to prevent erosion.
• Equipment Management: Safely operate and perform routine maintenance on power tools, mowers, tractors, and snow removal equipment. Must have knowledge of power tools (rotary sanders, skill saws, commercial mower, drills, etc.).
• Safety Compliance: Monitor grounds for safety hazards and promptly address them. Ensure all pesticide and chemical applications comply with local and federal environmental regulations.
• Facilities: Maintain all buildings (stair wells, bathroom repairs, testing exit lightening, collection of fire extinguishers for testing, fire suppression testing (churn test), etc.).
• Guest Service: Provide outstanding, polite customer service to guests who may need directions or assistance while navigating the resort.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years of progressive experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field, preferably in a resort or hospitality environment.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team.
• Physical Stamina: Must be physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable standing, bending, and working on uneven terrain for long periods.
• Extreme Weather Tolerance: Must be able to adapt and work effectively in harsh, unpredictable alpine and winter weather conditions.
• Licensing: Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.