Trail West Lodge: Landscape Worker (April - November 2027)

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

Trail West Lodge seeks a Landscape Worker to maintain lawns, gardens, and outdoor spaces on camp property. This is an hourly, seasonal role, typically from April to November, with leadership duties for summer staff gardeners during peak months.

The job requires basic high school education and horticulture coursework; familiarity with local plants is preferred. Housing on camp is provided and safety guidelines apply for outdoor work conditions.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Continued courses in horticulture encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Watering all plantings daily.
• Feeding and soil management on schedule.
• Pruning and maintaining shrubs and trees.
• Mowing, edging, weeding and bed maintenance weekly.
• Develop seasonal work assignments for summer staff.
• Coordinate with hospitality for special landscaping projects.
• Maintain tools and storage area in good condition.
• Keep buildings and grounds clean and orderly.
• Install new landscaping (plants, sod, etc.).
• Order flowers, shrubs, trees, sod, and related supplies.
• Record-keeping of completed tasks and schedules.
• Document new, efficient landscaping methods.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Oversee maintenance

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

horticulture courses

Job description

Landscape Worker Summary

This position will take care of all that grows on the camp property (i.e., lawns, flowers, trees, etc.). The position is hourly and seasonal, usually from late spring to early autumn. In the summer months, this position is not only a gardener but directs summer staff gardeners.

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith.

Essential Duties

• Watering (i.e., sprinklers, hoses and watering cans) all that grow on the property daily
• Feeding (i.e., fertilizers, mulches and soil additives) on a scheduled basis
• Pruning dead branches, vines or unwanted foliage
• Mowing and edging all lawns on a weekly basis
• Weeding, where necessary, all beds, lawns and paths
• Develop work assignments and special projects for summer staff gardeners
• Work with the hospitality coordinator on developing special projects
• Police and take care of the gardening shed by making sure that all tools are working properly and are stored in an orderly fashion
• Keep the building swept and clean
• Put in new landscaping (i.e., planting flowers, shrubs and trees, laying sod, etc.)
• Order and purchase various flowers, shrubs, trees, sod, etc.
• Keep good records and develop schedules on what has been completed, what needs to be completed and when it needs to be completed
• Learn and document new ways of doing things better

Education

• High school education
• Continuing courses in horticulture

Experience Required for the Job

• Knowledge of area plants and shrubs highly desired
• Ability to oversee day-to-day maintenance functions, personnel and projects

Notes

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

Working Conditions

This position requires that the staff person be able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds of materials waist high, operate mowers, tillers and other equipment necessary for landscaping and lawn care, stand on his/her feet for at least eight hours a day, bend, twist, carry and do other physical activities necessary to perform this job. The majority of the job will take place out of doors, and the staff person will be exposed to heat, cold and various climate conditions as well as dirt and chemicals used in landscaping.

Job Specific Working Conditions

Trail West Lodge is looking for an seasonal Landscape Worker from April - November, 2027.

About Trail West Lodge

Trail West Lodge exists to provide guests with the most meaningful family vacation ever. The Trail West team is looking for high capacity and fun-seeking ministers of the gospel who desire to serve on camp staff. As a staff at Trail West Lodge, we prioritize professional, personal and spiritual development for all team members & we are committed to providing a high level of hospitality to all our guests. As Young Life's only nationally run family camp, we host families from all over the country during the summer, with facilities and programs designed to invite guests into a deeper relationship with Jesus and greater involvement with the Mission of Young Life. During the spring and fall, we host Christian retreats and conferences from churches and para-church organizations. We are a seasonal operation, open from March - November and using the winter months as project season. Trail West is located just outside of in Buena Vista, Colorado.

Compensation

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is outlined below. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the United States. The anticipated hourly salary for this position is $15.71 depending on relevant education and experience. Housing on camp is available for this position.

Statement

We the members of the Young Life mission – trustees, staff, instructors at Young Life schools and volunteers – join together in our affirmation of the following articles and our central purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and introducing adolescents everywhere to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.