2026 Summer Staff: Grounds Worker

Ridgecrest Conference Center•Black Mountain, NC

46d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a live-on-site position. Move-in date: May 18, 2026 – August 3, 2026 (some flexibility may be possible—please ask). Free housing! Free meals! Unforgettable summer! Looking to serve Jesus this summer, but not sure how? Join us at Ridgecrest! The Ridgecrest Summer Staff program is designed to give young adults hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. We offer free housing, meals and paid positions for our summer team. Summer Staff can expect to work hard, have fun, and grow in their relationship with Jesus! Job Summary Our grounds team works hard to maintain Ridgecrest's beautiful property. They spend most of their days outdoors mowing grass, weeding, planting & watering flowers, trimming hedges, and anything else that our property needs! Join this team if you like being outside!

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to lift, push, pull, carry or otherwise move 50 lbs
Ability to perform repetitive motions (crouching, stooping, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs)
Ability to read & understand chemical labels
Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours at a time
Ability to work in environmental factors such as heat, humidity, noise, rain, vibration, temperature and atmospheric changes.

Responsibilities

Campus Trash Runs
Grass Maintenance
Landscaping (pulling, grading, planting)
power washing
spraying/pulling weeds
Must be able to work on projects independently or with a group.
Must have time management skills to ensure projects are finished efficiently.
Must be flexible and able to adjust to a fluid workday & responsibilities based on changing weather conditions, coworkers’ availability and guest demands.
Must be aware of and practicing Ridgecrest’s Grounds operating procedures.
Must be able to work with landscaping machinery (mowers, weed eaters, trimmers)