Nature Park Grounds & Trails Specialist

Dogwood Canyon; Lampe (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store/Attraction employee discounts

Medical, Vision, Dental, Company Paid

Life Insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is seeking a GROUNDSKEEPER to maintain the safety and appearance of the park. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, mulching, irrigation, snow removal, and general grounds upkeep across trails, ponds, and parking areas.

The role requires physical work outdoors, lifting up to 50 lbs, and willingness to operate various tools. Benefits for full-time team members include store/attraction discounts, medical/vision/dental and life insurance, LTD/STD, 401(k) and paid

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months related experience or training.
• Preferred familiarity with gas-powered tools listed in the tools section.

Responsibilities

• Sweep or blow pathways, water crossings and roads.
• Mow turf with push or riding mower.
• Edge around walks, beds, bridges and walls.
• Plant, prune, weed, rake and mulch landscapes.
• Clean dams and water crossings of debris.
• Cut and remove dead or hazardous trees and limbs.
• Remove snow and ice, spread sand and ice melt.
• Repair walkways, trails, drives and parking areas.
• Pressure wash bridges, patios and walkways.
• Apply fertilizer and pesticides as needed.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Acquire working knowledge of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and Wonders of Wildlife Museum.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

String trimmers

Backpack blowers

Edgers

Pressure washers

Hedge trimmers

Push mowers

Zero turn mowers

Riding mowers

Job description

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is seeking a GROUNDSKEEPER to maintain the safety and appearance of the park. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, mulching, irrigation, snow removal, and general grounds upkeep across trails, ponds, and parking areas.

The role requires physical work outdoors, lifting up to 50 lbs, and willingness to operate various tools. Benefits for full-time team members include store/attraction discounts, medical/vision/dental and life insurance, LTD/STD, 401(k) and paid