Groundskeeper/Heavy Equipment Operator

Groundskeepers at Rocking Horse Ranch are responsible for maintaining the overall resort appearance. This position focuses on a wide variety of projects relating to landscaping, planting, cultivating, irrigation, pruning, mulching, and weeding and lawn maintenance, as well as snow removal/winter operations. Equipment operator experience preferred, and snow removal experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clears off walkways and main driveway prior to opening.
• Water flowers, trees, grasses, shrubs and lawns daily.
• Maintain overall appearance of plant material by feeding, deadheading and pruning frequently.
• Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, flower beds and other grounds features.
• Cares for established lawns by mowing, trimming and edging around flower beds, walkways and walls.
• Operates gas-powered equipment that includes blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, weed-eaters and pressure washers.
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on the lawn care equipment and tools.
• Organizes the grounds storage unit of tools, materials and equipment.
• Snow removal efforts and maintain the appearance of Winter Fun Park, including the set up, maintenance, and breakdown of snow making equipment.