MYS - GROUNDSKEEPER

Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.•North Stonington, CT

24d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces by performing lawn care, landscaping, equipment maintenance, pest treatment, irrigation work, snow removal, and general repairs. The role follows safety guidelines for equipment operation and chemical handling, maintains property according to the quality assurance manual, and interacts with guests in an attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner. The Groundskeeper prioritizes work based on importance and urgency and may take on other duties or projects as assigned. Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. The position involves physical activity, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, and walking over uneven terrain. Work may involve moderate to loud noise and exposure to dust, pollen, grasses, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment. Personal protective equipment is required where necessary. The role may involve driving a motorized vehicle.

Requirements

Knowledge of gardening techniques.
Working knowledge of sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment.
Understanding of fertilizer, pesticide, and gasoline dispensing.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead, and move safely over uneven terrain.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and to stand, bend, sit, lift, and walk.
Ability to work around moderate to loud noise, dust, pollen, grasses, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment, using personal protective equipment where necessary.
Ability to drive a motorized vehicle when required, including the vision and physical abilities needed to observe and read traffic signs and signals.

Responsibilities

Perform daily lawn care, including mowing, weeding, raking, trimming, watering, and seeding lawns and shrubbery.
Follow safety guidelines when operating equipment and handling chemicals.
Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, trucks, golf carts, and power tools.
Use and maintain hand tools, including loppers, saws, and shovels.
Apply insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases.
Assist with irrigation audits and perform irrigation repairs.
Participate in maintenance and landscaping projects.
Remove snow using a shovel or snow blower.
Perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
Interact with guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency, using thoughtful planning and decision-making.
Maintain the property according to the quality assurance manual.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, or activities as assigned.