Campground Groundskeeper

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation•Medora, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campground Groundskeeper maintains the Medora campground grounds, facilities, and outdoor guest areas. The position performs landscaping, cleaning, basic maintenance, and seasonal work using hand tools, power equipment, and approved vehicles. The role works primarily outdoors and routinely uses landscaping and maintenance equipment. Work may involve heat, humidity, freezing temperatures, sharp objects, heavy machinery, grease, oil, mud, fumes, gases, odors, dust, and approved chemicals. Appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment must be used. The position reports to the Grounds Manager for assigned duties and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment and use hand tools required for assigned work.
Knowledge of basic landscaping and grounds-maintenance practices.
Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and complete assignments with attention to detail.
Good verbal communication and customer-service skills.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Fluency in English required.
Ability to troubleshoot routine issues and identify practical solutions.
Ability to stand, walk, balance, bend, stretch, push, pull, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods.
Ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment.
Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 25 pounds, frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and frequently carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjust focus to assess work quality and workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous grounds, landscaping, or maintenance experience preferred; on-the-job training is available.
Knowledge of horticulture preferred but not required.
Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Mow lawns; trim weeds, trees, hedges, and shrubs; rake leaves; and remove litter and debris from assigned areas.
Prepare soil; plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees; and deliver and spread topsoil or straw over newly seeded grass.
Empty trash and recycling containers and keep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and campground office areas clean and presentable.
Clean bathhouses, dog-waste stations, firepits, and grills according to established schedules and standards.
Operate hand tools, power equipment, and approved vehicles, including shovels, rakes, saws, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, clippers, and tractors.
Perform routine equipment care and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides only as directed and in accordance with required safety procedures.
Complete minor campground repairs and maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, addressing small leaks, cutting and splitting firewood, and maintaining rock gardens, retaining walls, decks, and playground equipment.
Assist with seasonal campground operations and other related duties assigned by the Grounds Manager.
Participate in workplace safety meetings and follow all safety policies and procedures.
Provide guests with courteous, accurate information about TRMF events and services and maintain positive working relationships consistent with TRMF values.