Grounds Maintenance Engineer

Now Hiring: Grounds Maintenance Engineer at Tioga Downs!

Do you take pride in creating beautiful outdoor spaces and working hands-on in a dynamic environment? If you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, and seeing the results of your hard work every day, this could be the perfect role for you!

At Tioga Downs, we’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Engineer to help maintain and enhance our property. In this role, you’ll play an important part in keeping our grounds safe, clean, and visually appealing for guests and team members alike.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work outdoors and stay active throughout your shift
• Be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining beautiful grounds
• Enjoy a hands-on role with variety in your daily tasks
• Make a visible impact on the guest experience

What You’ll Do:

• Operate company vehicles as needed
• Perform routine groundskeeping, including mowing and trimming around walkways, flower beds, and buildings
• Maintain landscaping by planting, watering, fertilizing, mulching, raking, and pruning
• Keep sidewalks clean and clear of debris; shovel snow and apply ice melt during winter
• Assist with setup and teardown of special events
• Maintain cleanliness and security of maintenance buildings and surrounding areas
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs in barn areas as directed

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• At least one year of groundskeeping or landscaping experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow direction

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Stay active in a physically demanding, outdoor role. This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds frequently). You’ll work in varying weather conditions, around equipment, and in environments that may include noise, strong odors, and horse-related cleanup.

Amazing Benefits Include:

• On-site employee daycare (7 days a week!)
• 401(k) with company match (100% vested immediately)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (full-time)
• Paid time off, sick time, and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Discounts on hotel stays, dining, spa services, and more

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, work outdoors, and help keep Tioga Downs looking its best—apply today and grow your career with us!