Assistant Groundskeeper

The Commodore - A Bartolotta Restaurant•Hartland, WI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Groundskeeper supports the upkeep, appearance, and overall presentation of the property’s exterior grounds and landscaped areas. This role assists in maintaining a clean, polished, and welcoming environment that reflects the high standards of the organization and enhances the guest experience. Working under the direction of the Groundskeeper and/or property leadership, the Assistant Groundskeeper performs routine landscaping, property maintenance, seasonal upkeep, and general outdoor labor to ensure the grounds remain safe, attractive, and well-maintained year-round.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of landscaping, lawn care, gardening, or grounds maintenance practices.
Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely and effectively.
Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high property appearance standards.
Ability to work independently while following direction and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Strong work ethic with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
Positive attitude and willingness to support team and operational needs.
Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, holidays, or seasonal schedules based on business needs.
Highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
Able to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, presentation and written communication skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to safely operate landscaping tools, machinery, and equipment.
Ability to perform physically demanding labor with a consistent pace and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, walkways, patios, parking areas, and outdoor guest spaces.
Perform routine landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, mulching, pruning, watering, and leaf removal.
Support seasonal property maintenance activities such as snow removal, salting, seasonal planting, irrigation preparation, and outdoor furniture setup or storage.
Maintain cleanliness and appearance of exterior spaces by removing debris, litter, fallen branches, and other hazards.
Assist with the care and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees, and decorative landscaping features.
Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools including mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge clippers, and basic hand tools.
Identify and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, irrigation issues, or property damage to leadership promptly.
Assist with event setup and breakdown for outdoor functions, weddings, or special events as needed.
Follow all safety procedures related to equipment operation, chemical handling, and outdoor working conditions.
Support overall property presentation by ensuring outdoor areas consistently meet cleanliness and appearance standards.
Work collaboratively with facilities, maintenance, and operations teams to support daily property needs.
All Other Duties as Assigned