Groundskeeper Assistant - Summer 2026 Part Time

What you'll be doing

• Plant & Flower Care: Watering, deadheading, weeding flower beds and containers.
• Lawn & Vegetation Maintenance: Mowing, raking, watering, fertilizing lawns; caring for trees, shrubs, and other plants.
• Pruning & Trimming: Trimming and pruning bushes and trees.
• Weed Control: General weeding and applying herbicides/insecticides/fertilizers as needed.
• Irrigation Support: Assisting with repairs, timers, pipes, pumps, and valves.
• Other tasks: As assigned, including coordinating with other employees and event schedules.

Equipment You'll Use

• Mowers (riding and push), aerators, verticutters, string trimmers, edgers, tillers, hand tools.
• Vehicles: Trucks, ATVs, tractors, front-end loaders, forklifts.
• Irrigation tools: Timers, pipe risers, pumps, valves.

You'll need to get certified in ATV, forklift, and heavy equipment operation.

What you'll need to do the job

Required

:

• Basic knowledge of yard care equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools (rakes, shovels, trimmers, etc.) for hours at a time.
• Valid driver's license.
• Comfort working outdoors in various mountain weather conditions for long periods.
• Capable of lifting/carrying at least 50 lbs.
• Availability to work some weekends/holidays

Preferred (but not required)

:

• Background in lawn/turf care.
• Experience with flowers, trees, or plants.
• Irrigation system knowledge and repair.
• Safety Focus: Wear proper PPE, follow safety protocols, use proper lifting techniques, and maintain equipment safely.
• Physical Demands: Very physical — extended time outdoors, lifting 50+ lbs, repetitive tool use, bending, standing, etc. Mountain weather can include heat, cold, wind, or rain.

Is This a Good Fit?

Yes, if you

:

• Enjoy physical outdoor work and landscaping/gardening.
• Like working in a scenic mountain environment with access to hiking/biking.
• Can handle variable weather and long hou...