RCK - GROUNDSKEEPER

Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.•Rockport, TX

110d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces at a KOA campground. The role includes routine lawn and landscape care, maintaining landscaping equipment, assisting with irrigation work, and contributing to other property maintenance projects. The Groundskeeper is expected to follow safety guidance, maintain the property according to the quality assurance manual, and interact with guests in an attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner. Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve varying weather, uneven terrain, moderate to loud noise, dust, pollen, grasses, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment. The role includes physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying. Personal protective equipment is required where necessary. A valid driver’s license is required, and the position 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 tasks involving standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and potential exposure to dust, pollen, grasses, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to use personal protective equipment where necessary.

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.
Operate and maintain hand tools, including loppers, saws, and shovels.
Use insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases.
Assist with irrigation audits and irrigation repairs.
Participate in maintenance and landscaping projects.
Remove snow using a shovel or snow blower.
Perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
Approach guest interactions in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Prioritize tasks according to importance and urgency using thoughtful planning and decision-making.
Maintain the property in accordance with the quality assurance manual.