Groundskeeper Jobs in Alfred, ME

A Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and functionality of outdoor spaces at hospitality establishments like resorts, hotels, and golf courses. Their duties often include landscaping, lawn maintenance, planting and pruning trees and flowers, trash removal, snow removal, and maintaining outdoor fixtures like walkways and fountains. They might also be responsible for maintaining and operating irrigation systems, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and general repair and maintenance tasks. The ultimate goal of a Groundskeeper is to keep outdoor spaces clean, safe, and inviting for guests.

Important skills for a Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry include physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of horticulture. Some Groundskeeper positions may require specific certifications such as a pesticide applicator's license or a Certified Grounds Technician (CGT) credential. Prior to becoming a Groundskeeper, a person may hold roles such as a Landscaping Laborer, Maintenance Worker, or Janitorial Staff, where they would gain experience in outdoor maintenance and develop skills necessary for the Groundskeeper role.

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Grounds Technician/Landscaper - $500 Signing Bonus

  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 hours ago

Qualifications Plant and tree care: Planting, maintaining, and trimming trees, flowers, shrubs, and bushes Landscape bed Maintenance: Edging, mulching, spraying, pulling weeds, hand watering, irrigation...

Resort Groundskeeper - 1870879206-3415

  • Old Orchard Beach, ME (14 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Orchard Beach, ME (14 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 1 day ago

**OVERVIEW**Resort Groundskeepers perform a variety of landscaping maintenance andsnow removal duties (where applicable)....

Groundskeeper - Per Diem

  • Standish, ME (20 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 15 days ago
  • Standish, ME (20 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 15 days ago

Knowledge of pruning techniques and landscaping principles will enable the Groundskeeper to enhance the beauty and health of the campus flora....

Part-Time Groundskeeper

  • Alfred, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Alfred, ME
  • 15 days ago

If you have landscaping experience, an excellent driving record, can lift 50lbs and enjoy physically active work, apply today to be a Groundskeeper in Alfred, Maine! Interested?...

Groundskeeper

  • Dover, NH (23 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 17 days ago
  • Dover, NH (23 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 17 days ago

Must have multi-skill set knowledge (Landscaping, irrigation, equipment operation, etc.)....

Groundskeeper

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 22 days ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 22 days ago

Responsibilities Maintain grounds in summer: mow and fertilize lawns, plant grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees, prune and fertilize trees and shrubs, remove weeds and brush using power equipment, etc...

Resort Groundskeeper - Part Time

  • Old Orchard Beach, ME (14 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Old Orchard Beach, ME (14 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

OVERVIEW Resort Groundskeepers perform a variety of landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties (where applicable)....

Resort Groundskeeper

  • Saco, ME (11 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Saco, ME (11 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

OVERVIEW Resort Groundskeepers perform a variety of landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties (where applicable)....

Seasonal Cemeteries Groundskeepers

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

Required Skills & Experience: Previous grounds/landscape maintenance preferred. Previous experience with zero turn riding mowers desired. Responsibility, maturity, dedication....

Seasonal Groundskeeper - Parks, Ballfields And Playgrounds

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

Applicants for Groundskeeper positions can be 16 or 17 years old but with certain work restrictions....

Horticulture Seasonal Groundskeepers

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

Duties & Responsibilities: Planting Cultivating Weeding Shrub & hedge pruning Landscaping & watering Invasive species removal, and some hand mowing and string trimming....

Demographic Data for Alfred, ME

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Alfred, ME

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Alfred, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Groundskeepers in Alfred, ME
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


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