Groundskeeper

Do you enjoy working outdoors in a beautiful wooded environment? Would you like the opportunity to work with your hands helping maintain the integrity of a pristine wilderness landscape? Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara may have the opportunity you have been seeking. We offer a luxury camping experience on 300 acres in a stunning natural environment. As a groundskeeper, you will provide a variety of landscaping and maintenance duties that will help us create the magical surroundings our guests have grown to appreciate.

Job Summary:

As a Groundskeeper, you will report to our Groundskeeping Manager. You will work together to

• Empty trash, shovel, and perform maintenance or repair duties using saws, blowers, mowers, drills or other hand tools.
• Ensure lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treat weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/ shrubs, spread mulch/ woodchips / stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and perform other lawn care services as necessary.
• Inspect irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly; repair as needed.
• Pick-up trash and debris from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empty common area trash containers as needed.
• Report all resort maintenance issues and concerns identified while performing daily duties to manager.
• Ensure resort is presentable at all times and adheres to Sun Outdoors Ocean Meza standards.
• Safely operate vehicles for the purpose of performing job duties.
• Follow safety procedures while performing duties.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Education.
• Previous groundskeeping experience in the resort/hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques.
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.
• Ability to provide legible written reports.
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Flexible schedule.

Benefits:

• Paid Family Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Company Basic Life Insurance
• Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid long term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan

EOE

We are a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background assessment required.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants. We respectfully request No Phone Calls Please.

Remote: No

Housing Provided: No