Groundskeeper - Year round
About The Position
Join our Maintenance team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel! Job Summary: The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of The Grand Canyon Railway property grounds while maintaining a positive attitude and professional appearance. Why Maintenance? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are proud to offer these unique Grand Canyon experiences. Life at the Grand Canyon Railway: No employee housing available A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Requirements
- Must be mechanically Inclined.
- Must be at least 19 years of age to operate equipment.
- A valid Arizona Driver’s License and be able to comply with the Xanterra/GCR Company Vehicle Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in turf and shrub care or landscape maintenance.
- Knowledge of lawn care equipment including use and maintenance.
- Knowledge of rooms and hotel layout on GCR property, including general knowledge of Xanterra Grand Canyon Railway guest services with the ability to convey information to the guests.
Responsibilities
- Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
- Maintain and operate all hand and power tools including lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers etc.
- Maintain and operate automatic sprinkler system in its entirety including determining and executing proper irrigation schedules for lawn and shrub areas.
- Maintain and care for vegetation including disease identification, fertilization, trimming, pruning, transplanting, planting and the like.
- Maintain fire defensive perimeter around assigned buildings.
- If necessary plow sidewalks for snow removal.
- Trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned power tools and mowers.
- Follow all applicable safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures as related to the Gardener position.
- Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing job.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free gym and pool access
- Free train tickets
- Free entry to Bearizona
- Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
- The adventure of a lifetime!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
