Groundskeeper/Heavy Equipment Operator

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and Splashdown Beach • Highland, NY

10d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Groundskeepers at Rocking Horse Ranch maintain the overall appearance of the resort. The role covers landscaping, planting, cultivating, irrigation, pruning, mulching, weeding, lawn maintenance, and snow removal and winter operations. It also includes maintaining the Winter Fun Park and setting up, maintaining, and breaking down snow-making equipment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Snow removal experience is required.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to observe and analyze safety situations and determine an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to work hard in a harsh, cold environment for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work night shifts.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced team environment and independently.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be prepared to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating equipment is preferred.
• Experience driving tractors, snow plowing, and/or operating other heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clear walkways and the main driveway before opening.
• Water flowers, trees, grasses, shrubs, and lawns daily.
• Maintain plant material by feeding, deadheading, and pruning it frequently.
• Maintain sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, flower beds, and other grounds features.
• Mow, trim, and edge established lawns around flower beds, walkways, and walls.
• Operate gas-powered equipment, including blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, weed-eaters, and pressure washers.
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn-care equipment and tools.
• Organize the grounds storage unit, including tools, materials, and equipment.
• Perform snow removal and maintain the Winter Fun Park, including setting up, maintaining, and breaking down snow-making equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefits package, including medical, dental, and supplemental insurance, profit sharing, 401(k), meals, and paid time off for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed