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 hours on your feet. 

• Are reliable, self-motivated, and safety-conscious. 

• Challenges: Physically demanding, weather exposure, potential for variable schedules (including weekends/holidays), and coordinating around events.