Groundskeeper - Year round

Overview: Join our Maintenance team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel! 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. 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. The Details:

Position Type: Full-Time Pay: $17.85 per hour Benefits and Perks:* 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! * Free gym and pool access * Free train tickets * Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties

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,weed pulling, 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. * Maintain high levels of guest service for the property its personnel and guests. * Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of lawn care equipment including use and maintenance.

Physical Requirements

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping, ascending and descending ladder. * Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing. * Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects. * Constant carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 10lbs. * Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 25lbs. * Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs. * Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking. * Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.

*Xanterra Parks & Resorts® Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity."*