Maintenance Assistant

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off policy

401(k) retirement with match

Job summary

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort on Oregon's southern coast is seeking a dependable groundskeeper to maintain a welcoming outdoor environment. You will perform mowing, pruning, and planting while supporting the maintenance team with repairs and safety reporting.

Weekends, holidays, and evenings are required during busy periods. You should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of general labor experience, or a valid driver's license with insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months of related general labor experience preferred.
• OR Driver's License with ability to be insured under company policy.
• Ability to follow written or spoken instructions and work independently.
• Clear, positive communication with guests and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and inviting resort environment across grounds and parking areas.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks: mowing, edging, shrub pruning, and planting.
• Operate and maintain equipment in the Laundry Mill and RV Park showers/toilets.
• Support maintenance staff and assist with repairs and minor projects.
• Report safety concerns to the Safety Committee and follow procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, we know the best experiences start with a warm welcome. Whether you're arriving for a relaxing getaway or clocking in for your shift. Here, hospitality is personal, teamwork is real, and people genuinely look out for one another. When you join our team, you're stepping into a workplace where you can learn, grow, and take pride in creating memorable moments across the entire property. We bring energy, heart, and professionalism to everything we do, by building not only unforgettable guest experiences, but a workplace we're proud to call our own.

Be part of a team that's shaping one of the premier destinations for gaming and hospitality. A place where guests and team members alike feel right at home on Oregon's beautiful southern coast and beyond.

Why this job matters

Create and maintain a welcoming, clean, and beautifully cared-for environment throughout the resort grounds and parking areas. Support the maintenance team by performing a variety of groundskeeping and facility care tasks, ensuring every area is safe, inviting, and ready for guests to enjoy.

What you bring to the table

• Make sure the space stays safe, clean, and friendly for both guests and the rest of the team; speak up and report any safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
• Fill propane tanks efficiently and safely to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the RV Park showers, toilets, and laundry facilities, ensuring guests experience a hygienic and comfortable environment.
• Clean and service equipment in the Laundry Mill to support seamless operations.
• Mow lawns, trim edges, and shape flower beds and walls to maintain a polished and inviting landscape.
• Prune shrubs and trees to encourage healthy growth and remove damaged or unsightly foliage.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and trees, and rake and bag leaves for proper disposal.
• Keep grounds tidy by removing litter and debris, and sweep or shovel walks and driveways to maintain a safe, presentable environment.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed to support property upkeep and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, and water landscapes to keep grounds vibrant and flourishing.
• Repair fences, gates, walls, and walkways, and paint fences and outbuildings to maintain a welcoming appearance.
• Clear drainage ditches and culverts to prevent water accumulation and maintain safe grounds.
• Sharpen and maintain tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Perform minor equipment repairs to minimize downtime and support the team's productivity.
• Pick up and deliver tools, supplies, and equipment across the property and locally, keeping operations well-equipped and organized.
• Jump in where needed to support the team and keep things running smoothly. (Other duties as assigned)

Must-haves, nice-to-haves, and maybe some bonus points

• Friendly and approachable attitude that helps guests (and the team) feel welcome and cared for every day.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One (1) to three (3) months of related general labor experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• OR Driver's License required with the ability to be insured under the Company policy.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Comfortable communicating clearly and positively with both guests and teammates.

Physical stuff to know

We've included the typical physical parts of the job here. If you need an accommodation to do the work, just let us know-we're here to support you.You'll need to be available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when we are busy. While performing duties of this position, employee is required to stand for extended periods, and frequently walk, and use hands to; finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. Frequently works in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally sit. It's important to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure, especially when dealing with stressful situations or upset people. Just a heads-up-the casino environment may expose you to secondhand smoke.This is a quick summary of the main duties and requirements-it might not cover everything you could be asked to do.

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. Team members are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401‑K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.